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.
New research buttresses the understanding that genetics plays an outsized role in determining a person's success with weight loss.
Two families connected by organ donation meet to honor the gift of a young man's heart, now living on in another.
Lack of sleep leads to stagnancy in brain regions that control dopamine, which invariably leads to dreary days of body aches.
You’ve probably compressed a nerve. It's no big deal—unless the feeling won’t go away.
Today's wearable tech tracks everything from sleep patterns to calories burned. But are devices created equal?
This superfood is a weapon against weight gain, belly fat and diabetes.
Researchers suspect high levels of a key hormone in the blood could hint at a person's risk of developing age-related ailments, such as weakness and poor balance.
A teenage girl from Honduras travels far from home for a highly specialized ablation procedure.
A proper diet and regular exercise are the surest ways to reduce your risks for cancer and chronic diseases.
Study suggests there's no evidence to support the notion that high blood sugar can be prevented simply by not eating two hours prior to bedtime.
A woman with Parkinson’s disease gets back on her feet through the perfect beat—music-based rehab that feels more like entertainment than therapy.
These key exercises can help you zero in on the critical muscle groups needed to enhance overall back strength.
