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.
People with inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes or blood clots may be more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis.
An innovative medicine aims to relieve symptoms in people who saw no effect—or ill effects—with past treatments.
Patients recovered most of their function after pediatric epilepsy surgery, which entailed removal or severing up to half the brain.
Little Zinnia DeMaria has defied the odds since Day 1. Now the 7-year-old is in 'turbo mode' after 22 surgeries and months in the hospital.
Generations of tea-drinkers attest to the natural benefits of the world’s second-favorite drink.
Keep active and have fun this winter with gifts that give back.
Shoulder pain haunted 84-year-old Julie Meiste every moment of every day. After shoulder replacement surgery, she looks forward to living pain-free.
Researchers are trying to understand the connection between the condition and coronary heart disease in women.
A Michigan State Police trooper in need of a new liver gets a living donor transplant—from a friend on the force.
There are many things medical experts thought Everett Oostveen would never do. This spunky 3-year-old is defying all odds.
The ability to read and write allows people to engage in 'cognitively enriching' activities that exercise the brain.
A dietitian offers 7 tips for making small changes that can lead to big results.
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