The new administration wants “a break” from infectious disease research to focus on chronic disease. That’s impossible, writes Larry Schlesinger, an infectious disease doctor whose cancer ...

People often let chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes go for a long time without treatment. Here’s why you should address them before symptoms begin.

Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension affect 133 million Americans, with the MAHA Commission urging action on better nutrition and diet.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Ozempic for treating patients with chronic kidney disease on Tuesday, marking the latest authorized use for Novo Nordisk’s popular drug known for ...

The United States had the greatest chronic disease burden of all WHO members, and a healthy years-lifespan gap of 12.4 years, researchers reported. January 13, 2025. 2 min ...

A new study points to how often you should poop in a day to reduce risk of chronic disease. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

I have a chronic, incurable disease. Here’s how I deal with it and keep on enjoying life. Almost half of the nation's population lives with some type of chronic illness.

The spoon theory is a way to describe what it’s like to live with chronic diseases. Learn what it means, who coined the phrase, and how “spoonies” use it in daily life.

To the public, policymakers and even health care workers, he wrote, “Addiction as a chronic, relapsing disease of the brain is a totally new concept.” But he did not overlook contributing factors.