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Journey: Managing Diabetes
"Through this diagnosis, time and time again, my husband continues to teach me how to save my own life"
Bridging the Gap: Living Well With RA
"Once you've lived with pain, you're so much more appreciative for the good days."
Big Picture: Psoriasis
"I’m somebody that works with my hands and I do decorative arts and I do paintings and it just made it much more difficult to work."
New and Noteworthy
Eliminate Worry When Eating Out with UC
Everyone should be able to enjoy a night out on the town. Use these steps to reduce anxiety when eating at restaurants.
How to Eat When You Have Ulcerative Colitis
If you’ve been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, the good news is that you’re aren’t necessarily condemned to a life of pain. Symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and possible intestinal bleeding – all of which are hard to stomach – can indeed ...
Can Vegan Paleo Work For Psoriatic Arthritis?
The paleo diet is a hot these days, and vegan paleo goes an extra step that can help with psoriatic arthritis by cutting out some common trigger foods.
Are Pumpkin Seeds Healthy?
Before you freak out over pumpkin-everything, you should know that there are some serious cons to eating too many pumpkin seeds.
Probiotics and Ulcerative Colitis
The gastrointestinal tract contains millions of tiny bacteria, which are beneficial and necessary for health. One way gut bacteria can be altered in a beneficial way is through the use of probiotics.
Opioid Overdose Death Rate Soars in the U.S
The risk of accidental death from an opioid overdose has surpassed the risk of dying in a car crash for the first time, according the National Safely Council.
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Featured Collections
Ulcerative Colitis: Finding Your Way Forward
It's a tough diagnosis to be sure. But you're not alone: multitudes of people living with UC go on to navigate work, travel, sports, and college. Consider us your tipsheet.
Injectables for Type 2 Diabetes
Non-insulin injectables are an available treatment used to control blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes. Find out if this option could fit your life
Living With Ulcerative Colitis
Discover the most healing foods for your UC, as well as how to look and feel your best, build a strong relationship with your care team, and how to manage work, travel, and more.