In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
Articles represent the views of their authors and not ME/CFS SA. Always seek advice from a registered health practitioner before changing your care plan.
27 March, 2025
Sick And Disabled Face Being Stripped Of £1,200 A Year Each In Welfare Benefits As Reeves Tries To Balance Budget
As the OECD downgraded British growth forecasts, chancellor Rachel Reeves is still arguing over details of benefits cuts ahead of a major statement in the Commons.
27 March, 2025
Almost No ME/CFS Patients Return To Work
A new Norwegian study shows that very few ME/CFS patients return to the workforce after being diagnosed. The findings have sparked debate among both researchers and patients about how ME/CFS is handled in the healthcare system and the workplace.
27 March, 2025
I Asked A Doctor How To Tell Normal Tiredness From Chronic Fatigue
In what feels like a culture of constant low-level, never-ending tiredness, how are we meant to tell when “normal life” ends and “signs of chronic fatigue” begin? That question might be part of the reason why the Royal College of Surgeons says 90% of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), cases are thought to go undiagnosed.
27 March, 2025
'I've Been Bedbound Since Catching Covid In 2022'
A UK doctor who was left bedbound following a Covid infection has said he feels "abandoned" by the government.
26 March, 2025
ME/CFS Research Program Shuts Down At Columbia After Trump Cuts
The condition, which causes chronic fatigue syndrome and affects millions of Americans, has few other dedicated centers.
26 March, 2025
Scientists Find A THC-Free Marijuana Compound That Could Replace Opioids
Terpenes from a sativa Cannabis plant could be a breakthrough in pain relief.
26 March, 2025
High Cooccurrence Of Chronic Pain With Depression, Anxiety, Warrant Better Screening And Treatment
New research out of Johns Hopkins Medicine analyzed almost 400 published studies and has found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced clinically significant depression and anxiety, with women, younger adults, and those with fibromyalgia at particularly high risk.
26 March, 2025
Gardeners' World Star Adam Frost's Heartbreaking Reason For Major Move
Adam Frost is a firm favourite among Gardeners' World fans, appearing alongside Monty Don on the hit show but behind the cameras the star has been through a lot. The gardener was forced to downsize his home and leave his beloved garden behind due to Fibromyalgia, a chronic health condition that he battles daily.
25 March, 2025
“I Had To Give Up Everything” – Laura’s Story
From the Open Medicine Foundation: "Today, we share a personal story from Laura, a supporter from the UK. Her journey through Long COVID is a testament to resilience and a powerful reminder of the urgent need for research and medical education."
25 March, 2025
GP Says Dizziness And Brain Fog Could Be Sign Of A Chronic Illness
From persistent fatigue that doesn’t subside with rest, to cognitive difficulties and unexplained pain, the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can be debilitating and isolating. It’s much more than simply feeling tired – it’s a serious condition affecting millions of people worldwide. We spoke with a GP who highlighted some key signs to look out for and provided some helpful advice on how to treat and manage the condition.
