Brain scans shows patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) share similar issues in a part of the brain known as the hippocampus with Long COVID. Experts hope the findings will better inform medical and allied health professionals about both conditions and pave the way towards exploring potential treatments. Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News

Most people will never understand how heavy chronic fatigue syndrome really is… and that’s one of the hardest parts. Trying to explain your symptoms. Trying to justify your pain. Trying to make people believe you're not “just tired.” It’s exhausting in a way that words can barely hold. If this video feels like your life… I want you to know you’re not dramatic, you’re not weak, and you’re not imagining it. What you're carrying is enormous — and the fact you're still here, still trying, still hold