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Independent: Gut bacteria could help diagnose long Covid and [ME] chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers find
Bacteria in the gut could help diagnose long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome, […]
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Update: Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) clinical trial: Progress Report April-June 2025
Update: Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) clinical trial: Progress Report April-June 2025 Read More »
Following our initial announcement in April, we’re pleased to share
Dr Charles Shepherd interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland about the new ME/CFS Delivery Plan
Dr Charles Shepherd interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland about the new ME/CFS Delivery Plan Read More »
On Thursday, 24th July, Dr Charles Shepherd, Honorary Medical Adviser
University of Glasgow: Sir Kenneth Calman has passed away after a short illness
University of Glasgow: Sir Kenneth Calman has passed away after a short illness Read More »
The University of Glasgow is deeply saddened to receive the
ME Essential – Summer 2021: Fiona shares her experience of starting a family with ME/CFS
ME Essential – Summer 2021: Fiona shares her experience of starting a family with ME/CFS Read More »
Discussing pregnancy and families in the context of M.E. will
National World: Governments delivery plan on ME ‘disappointing’ says charity
National World: Governments delivery plan on ME ‘disappointing’ says charity Read More »
The governments first national delivery plan on myalgic encephalomyelitis or
The ME Association’s statement on the Government’s Delivery Plan on ME/CFS
The ME Association’s statement on the Government’s Delivery Plan on ME/CFS Read More »
The Government’s delivery plan on ME/CFS is aiming to boost
ITV News: Government pledges to ‘transform care’ for people with ME
ITV News: Government pledges to ‘transform care’ for people with ME Read More »
**Trigger Warning: Upsetting content** Today, on the 22nd July 2025,
GOV UK issues a press release that the Delivery Plan on ME/CFS has been published
GOV UK issues a press release that the Delivery Plan on ME/CFS has been published Read More »
**Updated 22.07.25 at 3pm to include the link to Delivery
The MEA cites its concerns regarding planned research into CBT and GET
The MEA cites its concerns regarding planned research into CBT and GET Read More »
Summary The following study protocol, ‘Comparison of telemedicine-assisted psychotherapy, exercise
Research: REGAIN: a randomized controlled clinical trial of oxaloacetate for improving the symptoms of Long Covid
A new research article evaluated the efficacy of oral oxaloacetate
Prevention of Future Deaths Report has been issued following the death of a lady with severe ME in 2024
** Trigger Warning: Suicide: Very Upsetting Content ** Debbie Rookes,
ME Essential: Winter 2024: Lost and Found
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Living with ME/CFS changed my life irrevocably, so much so
Jack Hewitt shapes up for his final four marathons
Jack Hewitt shapes up for his final four marathons Read More »
In a week’s time – on Saturday, 26th July – Jack
Research: Assessing Brain Neurophysiology in COVID-19 Patients with Prolonged Cognitive Fatigue
Yesterday (17.07.25), Cureus published a research article entitled ‘Assessing Brain
Update: UK ME/CFS Biobank Steering Group June 2025
Update: UK ME/CFS Biobank Steering Group June 2025 Read More »
The ME Association (MEA) has invested £850,000 in the UK
Veronika to run Cheltenham for us in September
Veronika to run Cheltenham for us in September Read More »
It’s the regular running that keeps Veronika and Aron, who
Updated Booklet: Prognosis, Permanency & Quality of Life in ME/CFS
Updated Booklet: Prognosis, Permanency & Quality of Life in ME/CFS Read More »
This booklet covers information on what people may expect following
The Gordon family have reported that East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are preparing to take legal action against Karen
**TW: Upsetting Content** The Gordon Family have posted an unsettling