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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Myalgic encephalomyelitis, formerly known as chronic fatigue syndrome and now often referred to as ME/CFS, was recently redefined and renamed to more accurately reflect the brain inflammation and multisystem symptoms of the disease. READ MORE

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What You Need to Know About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Women are four times more likely to have chronic fatigue syndrome than men. Here’s what you need to know about this illness.

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How to Tell if You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

If you're tired all the time with extreme fatigue that can't be explained by lifestyle or any underlying medical conditions, you may have chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnostic Tests, Treatment and Prevention Urgently Needed

Chronic fatigue syndrome continues to affect millions of people, and yet the research budget for finding causes, treatment and prevention remains small.

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What Defines Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

What Defines Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

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How can I prevent chronic fatigue syndrome?

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How is chronic fatigue syndrome treated?

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How is chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosed?

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What are the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?

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Can chronic fatigue syndrome be cured?

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Chronic Fatigue Symptoms Worsen or Improve

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Is chronic fatigue syndrome contagious?

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What causes chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?

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Who is at risk for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?

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What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

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