Charles Shepherd, MD, was a “perfectly healthy” 30-something-year-old when he came down with chicken pox, which he caught while treating a patient with shingles. Even after the painful, itchy rash ...

Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, an event dedicated to increasing public knowledge of the musculoskeletal chronic pain condition that afflicts five million adult Americans. Chances are that, if ...

Nov. 6, 2025 -- Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million U.S. adults. Though its cause remains unclear, it can be effectively diagnosed, treated, and managed. But what exactly is fibromyalgia, and why is ...

During intense training or a new strength routine, you might experience some major soreness, but if you begin experiencing pain—especially above your normal threshold or typical postworkout ...

Fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), are chronic conditions that have similar symptoms. Both cause extreme tiredness, which could ...

In the United States, millions are estimated to live with ME/CFS, with many facing periods of being homebound or even ...

The topic of XMRV and its possible link to chronic fatigue syndrome has been appearing in the news again. The media interest stems from multiple recent studies that appear to be coming to different ...

Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

The CFS certification indicates that a financial professional is skilled at managing mutual funds and developing sophisticated investment strategies. Developed in 1988 and issued by the San ...

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