Living with Chronic Conditions

Millions of us suffer from chronic illnesses, from asthma and diabetes to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic illnesses are persistent and long lasting. Our experts—including those with chronic conditions—offer tips, treatments and advice to ease the burden.

Patient Story

‘She was near death’

Charlotte Drinkall almost died on a family vacation. After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, her life completely changed.

It’s all about the gut

Explore the link between digestive health and chronic disease.

Dining out with allergies is tough

Use these top 5 strategies to protect yourself.

1 in 12 U.S. kids has a food allergy

It's likely that those who have this issue in childhood will also have it in adulthood.

Patient Story

‘They really bent over backwards to help me’

When wrist pain afflicted 97-year-old World War II veteran Norius Crisan, he found quick relief.

Low-carb diets may work by boosting calorie burn

Your food choices make the difference in whether your metabolism "works with you or against you."

Goodbye ‘gluten-free’?

Celiac disease vaccine may make it possible.

You may be prediabetic and don’t know it, CDC warns

On average, 30 million Americans have diabetes, and the number of adults diagnosed with the disease has more than tripled in the past 20 years.

Sidestep these menu minefields

Eating out can sabotage any dieter's good intentions. Here's how to gain health, not pounds.

Climate change could change the sneezin’ season

Global prediction models predict the northward creep of ragweed.

New cholesterol guidelines focus on personalized approach

Start tracking your cholesterol as early as possible—it's important.

Patient Story

22 pounds of love

Cricket, a therapy cat, brings happiness and wholeness to hospice patients.