chronic conditions

Ginevra Liptan, M.D.

It Wasn’t Just a Pain in the Neck. It Was Fibromyalgia.

After years of chronic pain, I finally found answers. Now I’m helping others find relief.

Telemedicine concept, medicine online internet pharmacy. Smartphone, medicines and stethoscope.

The Promise of Prescription Digital Therapeutics

Here’s what you need to know about this emerging trend in healthcare

Alyson McNutt English

POTS Stole My Energy and Everything That Made Me, Me

Now I’m finding ways to feel like myself again

doctor showing the consequences of obesity

The Importance of Making Obesity Treatment Accessible

Obesity is a growing public health threat, but access to anti-obesity medications and obesity treatment can help make a difference

Asian woman having problem with POTS

What Is POTS?

The chronic health condition can make you tired, dizzy and unable to do everyday tasks. Here’s what you need to know.

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Family Planning with a Chronic Health Condition

Here’s what you need to know about shared decision-making and questions to ask your healthcare provider about pregnancy when living with a chronic health condition

How MS Affects the Body

How MS Affects the Body

MS affects everyone differently and can affect many parts of the body

En qué forma afecta el cuerpo la EM

En qué forma afecta el cuerpo la EM

La EM afecta a cada persona en forma diferente y puede impactar muchas partes del cuerpo

Living with Lupus

Living with Lupus

There are many ways to manage and treat lupus that help keep symptoms from interfering with daily life

Tips for Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Tips for Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Self-care with MS is as important as medical treatment for MS

Consejos para una vida con esclerosis múltiple (EM)

Consejos para una vida con esclerosis múltiple (EM)

Los cuidados personales con EM son tan importantes como el tratamiento médico de dicha enfermedad

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Inflammation 101

Does alcohol cause inflammation? Does sugar? Learn which foods can cause and prevent inflammation — and how to reduce inflammation in the body.

woman Sleeping In Bed With Sleep Data App Running On Mobile Phone On Bedside

Try a Sleep Tracker for Better Health

Discover a world of sleep tracking devices outside the typical smartwatch

Female doctor listening in comfort during a consultation inside her office

Clinically Speaking: Importance of Clinical Trials in Lupus Research

Anca Askanase, M.D., answers our questions about why clinical trials are so important for treating lupus

Lupus erythematous

FAQs About Lupus

Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and 9 out of 10 of them are women. Learn the signs of this tricky autoimmune condition.

Multiple sclerosis (multiple sclerosis) a disease that affects the nervous system, written on wooden blocks

FAQs About MS

Get the answers to all your questions about multiple sclerosis, a neurological condition that affects more women than men

Multiple sclerosis (multiple sclerosis) a disease that affects the nervous system, written on wooden blocks

Preguntas frecuentes acerca de la EM

Obtén respuestas para todas tus preguntas acerca de la esclerosis múltiple, un trastorno neurológico que afecta más a mujeres que a hombres

Sandi Bass

Doctors Thought My Chronic Pain Condition Was Flaring Up. It Ended Up Being Gout.

The pain was unbearable, but with a rheumatologist, I’ve finally found an effective treatment

A distraught senior Asian woman feeling unwell, suffering from pain in leg while sitting on sofa in the living room at home

Tech Solutions for Chronic Pain

Innovative apps that reduce aches and pain through sound, movement and psychology

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What You Need to Know About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Women are four times more likely to have chronic fatigue syndrome than men. Here’s what you need to know about this illness.

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What Are Community Health Workers and Promotoras?

Community health workers and promotoras are a compassionate pipeline for vulnerable populations that need medical care

Woman stressed and crying over rapid hair loss

Hair Loss in Women

Wondering why you might be losing your hair — and what you can do about it?

woman applying ointment on her hands in the treatment of psoriasis

How Psoriasis Affects Your Overall Well-Being

People with psoriasis often deal with mental health issues related to their disease. Self-acceptance is key to coping.