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.
A girl, a horse and a horrible disease
Battling kidney disease since toddlerhood, Lyndi Hollinger dreams of a normal life. She finds it when she's on Sammy's back.
Surgical relief for Parkinson’s
New approach lets patients “sleep” through a deep brain stimulation procedure.
What you need to know about antidepressants
They work by affecting brain chemicals that regulate mood.
A first-ever therapy for spinal muscular atrophy
“Nervous and kind of excited,” 14-year-old Malorie Fox prepares to receive a new treatment.
The fidget spinner craze: Two doctors weigh in
Kids with ADHD might benefit, but for most it's just a toy.
A search for solutions
A rheumatologist summarizes one patient's winding road to diagnosing an autoimmune disease: "It is sometimes more art than science."
4 percent of Americans suffer from food allergies
Most common allergy is to shellfish, but peanuts also pose big threat.
A neurovascular renaissance
Innovations help multidisciplinary team minimize risk for patients with abnormal blood vessels in the brain.
Gut bacteria changes after some weight-loss surgeries
Better diversity seen after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
‘They saved my life’
Thanks to his dedication to pulmonary rehab, Larry Haas is breathing better and enjoying life again.
