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

Charles Shepherd, MD, was a “perfectly healthy” 30-something-year-old when he came down with chicken pox, which he caught while treating a patient with shingles. Even after the painful, itchy rash ...

Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, an event dedicated to increasing public knowledge of the musculoskeletal chronic pain condition that afflicts five million adult Americans. Chances are that, if ...

Nov. 6, 2025 -- Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million U.S. adults. Though its cause remains unclear, it can be effectively diagnosed, treated, and managed. But what exactly is fibromyalgia, and why is ...

During intense training or a new strength routine, you might experience some major soreness, but if you begin experiencing pain—especially above your normal threshold or typical postworkout ...

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 4 D's: Depression, Diet, Drugs, and Vitamin D The complexity of fibromyalgia became more evident with still more reader input. "Fibromyalgia may be a name to sum up symptoms, but the symptoms are ...

Chronic physical pain, exhaustion, low energy, and depressed mood are underlying symptoms of many disorders, often leading to a puzzling diagnosis. Fibromyalgia, depression, and chronic fatigue ...

The CFS certification indicates that a financial professional is skilled at managing mutual funds and developing sophisticated investment strategies. Developed in 1988 and issued by the San ...

Some patients could be living with the aftereffects for years to come. Recent research into another persistent, mysterious disease might help us understand how to treat them. Kate Porter, 36, and her ...

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