As a doctor, I’ve frequently used the phrase “chronic health condition” when talking to patients. You may know someone who has a chronic health condition, or maybe you’ve been diagnosed with one.

The study, which began in 2025, looks at why some people continue to have symptoms months or years after contracting the tick ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is one of the world’s leading causes of death, responsible for 3.5 million ...

Going to the doctor is already tricky enough for people with chronic symptoms of Lyme disease. Their concerns often dismissed by mainstream medicine, those patients now face an additional hurdle: ...

While many people who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) recover within weeks or months of their injury, others experience long-term symptoms and disabilities. This public workshop will explore ...

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In 2021, an estimated 14 million adults in the United States reported a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. If you’re not sure what the ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are two conditions that share similar symptoms. However, they have different causes and may require different treatments. ACD, also ...

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...