ME/CFS and the closely related long COVID could be caused by damage to the brainstem, according to a new scientific theory.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by a distinct set of symptoms that persist for at least six months. According to the National Academy of Medicine, the primary symptoms include: Severe ...

When giving lectures, I'm sometimes approached by people who say they've tried everything for their CFS or fibromyalgia - but nothing helps. In most cases, I ask them if they've even tried the basic ...

About 3.3 million U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number is the first nationally representative estimate of ...

Share on Pinterest Health officials suggest that long COVID may be a possible explanation for the recent surge in chronic fatigue cases. Catherine Ledner/Getty Images A new CDC survey shows around 4.3 ...

The introduction of a more objective diagnostic method marks a significant shift in how CFS may be understood and treated. By leveraging beat-to-beat heart rate monitoring, researchers aim to provide ...

Another chronic condition called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or myalgic encephalomyelitis, comprises a complex multisystem disease that is typically characterized by severe fatigue. 2 Both these ...

It’s normal to feel wiped out after a hectic week, a poor night’s sleep or a lingering cold. But for some people, exhaustion isn’t something that goes away after rest. It becomes a constant companion ...

The economic consequences of chronic fatigue syndrome are enormous. Yet federal research funding bears almost no relationship ...

A study links COVID-19 infection to higher ME/CFS rates, supporting Ampligen's potential as a treatment for affected individuals. AIM ImmunoTech Inc. has commented on a recently published study in the ...

In part 1 of this series, I focused on the importance of rechecking the basics, and I described the first 10 of my top 30 tips for treatment. In part 2, I discuss advanced approaches for optimizing ...