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A new blood test is highly accurate at diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), offering for the first time, an objective way to identify the disabling condition. Blood Test for CFS CFS is estimated to affect up to 2.5 million people in the United… more »

  Women appear to be at a higher risk for chronic pain conditions and that may be due to genetic differences between men and women, a study found.   Genetics and Chronic Pain Conditions   For this study, researchers looked for genetic variants asso… more »

Researchers in the United Kingdom found that an exaggerated immune response can trigger long-lasting fatigue, suggesting this is how chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) begins. CFS and the Immune System The study published on December 17, is the first to s… more »

A new study has identified a bacterial blue print for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), offering further evidence that it is a physical disease with biological causes and a not a psychological condition. New Study on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In a study… more »

Chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS is a devastating and complex disorder. People with CFS have overwhelming fatigue and a host of other symptoms that are not improved by bed rest and that can get worse after physical activity or mental exertion. Those with… more »