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 ...

The largest study so far into the genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, has implicated 259 ...

New Australian research has identified simultaneous abnormalities across multiple biological systems in people with myalgic ...

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 ...

ME/CFS is a neurological condition characterized by malaise. Diagnosis requires ruling out other systemic illnesses.

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 ...

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 ...

What causes chronic fatigue syndrome? From viral infections to immune disorders, discover the triggers and symptoms behind ...

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

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 ...

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 ...