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.
‘Mini airlift’ brings 3 Haitian kids to hospital
‘It’s going to be life-changing for them,’ says pediatrician who helped arrange the children’s trip.
‘By the grace of God’
When little Mary Chittle's heart stopped, a team of doctors, nurses and prayer warriors joined forces to get it beating again.
Flipping the story on cystic fibrosis
As he battles cystic fibrosis, Mason Moerdyk, 16, finds the strength to dive into a new sport.
Alzheimer’s deaths jump 55 percent
CDC reports more patients are dying at home, with the caregiving burden falling on loved ones.
‘You just have to do it’
After battling chronic hip pain, Jon VanEizenga's hip replacement surgery gave him back his active life.
Cut calories, lengthen life span?
Middle-aged adults who reduce their intake show slower biological aging.
Think you’re allergic to penicillin? Think again
Nearly 95 percent of people who report having an allergy to the antibiotic can actually tolerate it—and that’s to their advantage.
Let’s get grilling
You don’t have to sacrifice a healthy diet when you fire up the grill this summer.
‘I want to beat the odds’
Missie Charon is building a new home, and looks forward to building a new life after battling pancreatic cancer.
‘The silent killer’
About 1 in 50 Americans have unruptured brain aneurysms that can be deadly if they pop. How do you know when to get checked?
