#chronic illness

Black American mothers are three times more likely to die in pregnancy compared with white mothers.

Fatigue, a common companion of many chronic illnesses, is a persistent feeling of having no energy, even with minimal or no exertion.

Both recipients had Stage IV lung cancer and were given only weeks to live. Here’s why double lung transplants are so uncommon.

Adults 60 and older face an increased risk of RSV, yet many are unaware of how to protect themselves.

A pilot program allowed people with cancer, AIDS and other illnesses to receive hospice care without ending treatments for their conditions.

A new study offers an online calculator that estimates how changing your eating habits can shift life expectancy.

Pthalates in personal care products are associated with premature death from all causes.

People living with chronic illnesses are coming up with ingenious coping mechanisms in the face of COVID-19.

Shantana tells her rheumatoid arthritis story, offers advice and encouragement for others with the disease

Seniors in nursing homes and assisted living centers will be among the first to vaccinated. Other older adults may have to wait longer.

Diabetes often creates practical problems for individuals that many overlook, such as the condition’s effects on auto insurance rates.

Weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus, one in five young adults without chronic conditions had not fully recovered.

Answer: Maintain a healthy weight, never smoke, drink alcohol only in moderation and stay physically active.

The retailer offers services such as routine checkups, eye and dental exams, and therapy and may expand nationwide.

Today, science and technology have merged to find ways for aging Americans to achieve long-lasting physical and mental health.

Culprits include detergents, disinfectants, polishes and air fresheners.