In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
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Post-Covid Fatigue Not Just Caused By Inactivity, Study Finds
Patients with post-Covid syndrome suffer muscle damage that cannot be fully be explained by inactivity, research led by scientists at Amsterdam’s Vrije Universiteit (VU) has found.
Yale Scientists Gain New Insight Into Genetic Architecture Of Fibromyalgia
Using data from large biobanks, Yale scientists have gained new insight into the genetic architecture of fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder that affects the quality of life of around 3% of the world’s population.
Largest-Ever Genetic Study Of Fibromyalgia Points To A Neurological Origin
The largest-ever genetic study of fibromyalgia has identified its origin, risk factors, and potential new treatments.
Skeletal Muscle Properties In long COVID And ME/CFS Differ From Those Induced By Bed Rest
Research published in Nature Communications.
Kirklees Council Called To 'Bridge Gap' In 'Debilitating' Chronic Condition Care
Sufferers of a "debilitating" neurological disease have pleaded with the council to offer more support, after fears that improvements in care plans "haven't changed for 15 years".
Overactive Immune Cells Might Drive Nerve Pain In Long COVID
Millions of people who recover from the initial stages of COVID-19 continue to suffer from lingering nerve pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. A new academic review proposes that a specific type of overactive immune cell might be responsible for driving this persistent nerve damage. These findings were published in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology.
Severe ME Week: Lincolnshire Woman Calls For Greater Awareness Of Severe ME
As part of Severe ME Week 2026 (3rd – 9th August), Naomi Gilchrist, 33, from Lincolnshire, is sharing is sharing her story to raise awareness of a condition that remains widely misunderstood and to highlight the challenges faced by people with severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
Skeletal Muscle Properties In Long COVID And ME/CFS Differ From Those Induced By Bed Rest
Research published in Nature Communications.
Largest-Ever Genetic Study Of Fibromyalgia Points To A Neurological Origin Of The Disorder And Opens The Door To New Treatments
Study co-led by Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers brings new insights, new hope to patients with fibromyalgia.
Court Rejects PHA Appeal In Wrongful Dismissal Case
THE Public Hospitals Authority in the Bahamas has failed to overturn a default judgment entered against it in a lawsuit brought by a former Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre nurse who claims she became ill after exposure to toxic fumes, was denied suitable accommodation and was effectively dismissed after her salary was stopped.
New Study Explains How Brain Inflammation Triggers Muscle Fatigue
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a direct biological link between inflammation in the brain and the profound muscle fatigue that often follows infections or chronic disease.
Elon And Queens Students Present Undergraduate Research At Annual Summer Symposium
For many students at SURE, like Elon student Thomas Gress ’27, projects carried a deeply personal connection. Gress designed a four-week study comparing exercise approaches for people with chronic fatigue syndrome, inspired in part by his brother’s experience with the condition.