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.
After childhood burn injuries led to leg amputations, Miranda Wise learned to move around on her knees. Now she's walking.
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping him at home, George Grzybowski turned to in-home imaging services—and it turned out to be a life-saver.
A custom jaw implant makes a drastic difference in appearance and function for 18-year-old Erin Foster.
After three years of their son battling discomfort after mealtimes, a family found relief with plant-based nutrition.
As the pollen starts to fly, an immunologist shares tips on how to tell the difference between seasonal allergies and COVID-19 symptoms.
Learn how to maintain the right level of the good stuff—and how to lower the bad stuff.
Doctors gave Jim Oldfield a year to live. Today, he's back to training for competitions.
There's a fairly good chance you're not getting enough of the sunshine vitamin.
A Kalamazoo woman becomes West Michigan’s first participant in a clinical trial that may reduce COPD flare-ups and improve quality of life.
If you're battling a chronic condition, a few healthy lifestyle changes could help improve your outcome.
For one athletic Michigan mom, outpatient joint replacement brought a quick end to years of pain.
A Michigan phlebotomist made the leap with bariatric surgery—and she's now down almost 100 pounds.
