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·December 18, 2018·6 min read

Immune Response May Trigger Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Researchers report an exaggerated immune response can trigger chronic fatigue syndrome. The study reveals levels of Il-10 were higher in those who developed lasting fatigue, suggesting the immune system may have been primed to over respond.

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·July 26, 2013·3 min read

Inherited Virus Can Cause Cognitive Dysfunction and Fatigue

Some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome could be caused by Human Herpesvirus 6, a new study suggests.

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·February 8, 2023·8 min read

Microbiome Changes May Be a Signature for ME/CFS

People with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have abnormally low levels of specific health-promoting gut bacterial species than those without the disorders.

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·December 11, 2022·6 min read

Novel Brain Imaging Study Seeks Answers to Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Mysteries

Neuroimaging study reveals neurovascular coupling may be at the root of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and other disorders.

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·September 18, 2012·3 min read

Some Viruses Not to Blame for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome After All

Contrary to previous findings, new research finds no link between chronic fatigue syndrome and the viruses XMRV (xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus) and pMLV (polytropic murine leukemia virus). A study reveals that research that reported patients with chronic fatigue syndrome carried these two viruses was wrong and that there is still no evidence for an infectious cause behind chronic fatigue syndrome.