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Alternative Therapy 'Wormhole' Killed My Cousin, Says Author Hannah McElhinney
Author Hannah McElhinney spent years investigating after her cousin Lauren died seeking controversial medical treatment overseas.
'Day-To-Day Living Was A Struggle': Sunderland Chronic Fatigue Sufferer Publishes Charity Anthology
A chronic fatigue sufferer from Sunderland in the UK has released a charity anthology to help raise money and awareness of a debilitating condition.
Researchers Find Genetic Link Between Fibromyalgia And Huntington’s
A study of more than 2.5m adults has identified a genetic link between fibromyalgia and Huntington’s disease.
Study Finally Confirms ‘Pain Processing’ Problem For 2 Million With Fibromyalgia
A study from Kings College London has finally proven that fibromyalgia – a syndrome effecting between 1.5 to 2 million people in the UK – has a clear, biological basis, debunking the dismissive claims that it was purely psychological.
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.