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  • The real story behind the “October slide”

    The real story behind the “October slide”

    Lorraine Boissoneault

    Changing seasons affect many people with Long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis, and other chronic illnesses, but not all in the same way. Research has a long way to go before it can explain the phenomenon. Read more…

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  • Research updates, October 20
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    Miles W. Griffis

    Research updates, October 20

  • National COVID-19 trends, October 20
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    Betsy Ladyzhets

    National COVID-19 trends, October 20

  • Conferences and advocacy events for IACCs must require masking
    Commentary
    Whitney Fox

    Conferences and advocacy events for IACCs must require masking

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Science

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    October 29, 2024

    Research updates, October 29

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    October 22, 2024

    Research updates, October 22

  • October 18, 2024

    Clinical trials explore how Low-Dose Naltrexone could help people with Long COVID

  • Three researchers stand in a health clinic's waiting area, in between armchairs and a piano. Amy Proal on the left has blonde hair and wears a floral shirt; David Putrino in the middle wears a blue shirt and slacks; Joseph Herrera on the right wears a navy suit. All three wear KN95 masks.
    October 15, 2024

    New Long COVID and complex disease center at Mount Sinai set to be a leader in research, clinical care

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    October 15, 2024

    Research updates, October 15

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    October 8, 2024

    Research updates, October 8

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Covid-19

  • March 26, 2024

    National Covid-19 trends, March 26

  • March 19, 2024

    National Covid-19 trends, March 19

  • March 18, 2024

    Photo essay: Long Covid advocates gather in DC for demonstration

  • March 12, 2024

    How mask blocs are keeping communities safe with neglected government stockpiles

  • March 12, 2024

    National Covid-19 trends, March 12

  • March 5, 2024

    National Covid-19 trends, March 5

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Health

Commentary

  • Graphic showing the cover of the book, 'What Is Is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Like?' on the left and a black and white photo of writer Madelleine Muller on the right. The book cover features dark blue boxes with white text over an abstract painting in shades of blue, green, yellow, and white. Other text on the cover notes that the book was created by the WIMEL writers with a foreword and other contributions by Bateman Horne Center. In the photo of Madelleine, the writer is resting and wearing sunglasses and earplugs.
    August 8, 2026

    “This exhaustion is cellular”: Excerpts from the new book ‘What Is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Like?’

  • A group of people walk in the streets of San Francisco on a sunny day in 1986 holding a large white banner that reads, "People with AIDS Alliance." Some wear hats and sunglasses, others hold white, blue, green, and purple balloons.
    August 4, 2026

    There’s a long history of person-first language in advocacy. Here’s why we should use it for Long COVID.

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    July 24, 2026

    The (sick) kids aren’t alright: Observations from a teacher with Long COVID

  • A digital illustration shows a woman lying on a bed, an eye mask covering the top half of her face. She is wearing a tank top and has short, tightly curled hair. The illustration is all in grayscale and has a somber air.
    July 20, 2026

    Abandoned by our governments, people with severe ME and Long COVID are supported by severely ill peers

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