News bites

by Rachel Henson     Issue 908

Red squirrel adventure

Two red squirrels have found their way onto the mainland from the island of Anglesey. The squirrels were found in Gwynedd, north Wales in an area that is currently home to only grey squirrels.

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Myalgic encephalopathy

by Amy Hall and Priya Raj     Issue 908

Amy Hall and Priya Raj discuss the nature of ME - a largely unrecognised and condition

Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) affects an estimated 250,000 people in the UK. It’s thought that 60-70% of sufferers are female, and are normally aged between their early 20s and 40s.

Characteristic symptoms of ME include an intense physical and mental exhaustion which can be brought on from the simplest tasks such as using a computer or conversation.

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