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.
Micah’s magic rods
"Truly amazing, life-changing" magnetic rods help 9-year-old avoid surgery in her battle against a debilitating spinal condition.
Want healthy joints? Do these 10 things
Treat your hard-working body to some R&R with these helpful tips from a doctor who knows.
Yoga may help ease depression
It's not a cure-all but has great potential, leader of an American Psychological Association panel says.
Trump says opioid crisis is a national emergency
The majority of overdose deaths are attributed to prescription painkillers.
Living, not just staying alive
An implanted heart pump saved Terry Jacobs’ life. Now he’s more active than he’s been in 20 years.
Find your hidden aneurysm
About 1 in 50 people have an aneurysm lurking in their brain. Take some steps to make sure you're not one of them.
Need to calm down? Try talking to yourself
Brain scans suggest referring to yourself in the third person helps keep emotions in check.
Protein deposits may play role in type 2 diabetes
Injections in mice led to symptoms of the disease.
Jazzed about the solar eclipse?
It should be quite a show, but make sure you follow these 5 do's and don'ts to protect your eyes.
Medical reality catches up to science fiction
Scientists unveil their Star Trek-like 'tricorder' to track human health.
‘They make you feel like you’re somebody’
A stroke victim's newfound love of painting helped her reclaim strength and self-confidence.
2 of 3 U.S. patients keep unused painkillers after surgery
Saving leftover pills, and not storing them correctly, could lead to opioid misuse or abuse.
