Statin Use and the Risk of ALS
FDA analysis - use of Cholesterol-lowering statins such as Lipitor and Zocor does not increase the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease also known "Lou Gehrig's Disease"...

Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Make sure to put plenty of cranberry sauce on your plate this Thanksgiving, because it may help protect you against urinary tract infections...

Current CFS/ME Research Reveals Abnormal Genes
Dr. Jonathan Kerr and colleagues at St. George's University of London are investigating the genes which may be involved in causing CFS/ME...

Keeping a Healthy Holiday Balance
On Thanksgiving Day, the average American will consume 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat at the average holiday feast...

The Cognitive Impact of Fibromyalgia
Brain fatigue, the cognitive impairment of FM, may be simple to diagnose on MRI and SPECT scan....

Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Antibiotic treatment may have a negative impact on beneficial bacteria that live in the gut...

A Common Class of GI Medications Reduce Protection Against Heart Attack in Patients Taking Plavix
Study shows increased risk for heart problems in patients taking clopidogrel (the active ingredient in Plavix®) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) together...

The FDA Recalls Five Generic Medications
Voluntary recall of Propafenone HCl Tablets, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Morphine Sulfate, Morphine Sulfate Immediate, and Dextroamphetamine Sulfate...

Peppermint Oil & Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel Problems
For some, the best therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be drugs such as fiber, antispasmodics and peppermint oil...

Chronic Pain and Depression
Living with chronic pain should be enough of a burden for anybody. But add depression, one of the most common problems faced by people with chronic pain...

Recognizing the Symptoms of Depression
Common symptoms of depression can make work and daily life almost impossible. Depression can skew your view of the world, making everything seem hopeless...

Getting The Most From Support Groups
Support groups have become a fact of life. As our connection to extended families has been stretched and our mobility has found more and more of us trying to establish ourselves in new cities...

What 'We' Don't Want to Hear
Certain phrases really annoy a lot of us with FM and CFS/ME...

What 'We' Do Want to Hear
Here are some things that someone with FM and CFS/ME would welcome hearing...

Letter to Loved Ones
There are many spouses, friends, and family members of FM and/or CFS/ME patients who think the pain and suffering we endure is an attempt for attention....

For The Caregiver
Caregivers play a vital role in the lives of the family or friends they care for....

Depression and Anxiety Special Report
Is the cure worse than the disease? Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Karen L. Swartz discusses the risks and benefits of SSRI's....