Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, long dismissed by doctors, causes immune system dysfunction and other problems. But treatments are lacking.
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Lewis, Clark and America’s first great science mission
In this episode of Science Quickly, Scientific American’s books and culture lead Bri Kane talks with historian Craig Fehrman about This Vast Enterprise, his fresh take on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Rather than focusing solely on the famous explorers, Fehrman highlights the o ... Show More
26m 19s
Apr 2024
Ep 137 ME/CFS: What’s in a name? (A lot, actually)
<p>In many ways, this week’s episode on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a companion piece to last week’s episode on Long Covid. The two share many similarities: a wide range of debilitating symptoms lingering long after infection, an illness which c ... Show More
1h 38m
Feb 2014
Recognising and treating fibromyalgia
<p>Most doctors are familiar with patients who describe chronic pain all over the body, which is associated with a range of other symptoms including poor sleep, fatigue, and depression. This complex of symptoms is sometimes referred to as fibromyalgia. </p>
<p>Management of patie ... Show More
19m 1s
Jun 2025
3406: Unmasking CIRS: The Hidden Epidemic of Chronic Inflammation (TWT)
<div><span class= "author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zpfz80zz75zz76zz88znwz72zz80zz89zz82zg1z84zvz79zz81zrl5z84zz90zz86zxlgz73zz76zn"> If you've struggled with chronic fatigue, brain fog, mysterious aches, or lingering immune issues—there may be an overlooked root caus ... Show More
14m 52s
Nov 2023
The Long Journey to Treat the Long Covid Brain
More than three years after the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many long Covid patients are still experiencing brain fog, extreme fatigue, and myriad other health issues, leaving some unable to complete even the most basic of daily tasks. How should long Covid patients approach ... Show More
36m 55s
