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.

Use caution with home health tests

Don't forgo getting advice from your health provider, especially if the condition is life-changing or requires targeted treatment.

Patient Story

The power of ‘ghost poop’

A brave 4-year-old girl gets a little help from her friends as she overcomes her fear of injections.

Germ bath, anyone?

Beware: Bacteria lurking in your showerhead may give you a lung infection.

Winter is coming

Breathe easy as colder weather settles in. Explore these 4 tips to help you manage your asthma once snow starts flying.

Patient Story

Choosing joy

After a double lung transplant and battling a host of maladies, a Michigan mom has kept faith alive.

Common drug shows promise against lymphedema

Ketoprofen, a common anti-inflammatory drug, is found to significantly ease swelling.

Rejoice in an extra hour of sleep

Sleep medicine docs share how the 'fall back' portion of Daylight Saving Time makes more of a difference than one might think.

Patient Story

‘A walking, living, breathing miracle’

Candus Jones comes from 'a long line of cast-iron skillet women.' That toughness came in handy as she faced a rare and debilitating condition.

Skin creams may be OK during cancer radiation therapies

Study: Light use of topical lotions just before therapy may improve quality of life for patients.

Baby blues—or something worse?

Anxiety and depression can afflict pregnant moms and new moms alike. Know what to watch for and when to get help.

Want to lose weight? Get your brain to listen up

Teaching people to trigger their neural self-control centers could be a key factor in shedding the pounds and keeping them off.

Patient Story

‘So much better’

ReShape's balloons and one-on-one coaching help a swim instructor enter retirement in great shape.