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Stories That Inspire Us
Living With Multiple Sclerosis
"I am without a doubt healthier, stronger—both mentally and physically—and probably a better person since I was diagnosed with MS."
Playing His Way Through Psoriasis
"I feel that the psoriasis gives me a story to tell, you know, in the form of expressing myself through my instrument."
Opening the (Bathroom) Door on Crohn's Disease
"I realized that I had a platform where I could actually share the positive side of Crohn's."
New and Noteworthy
Highs and Lows: My Best and Worst Genital Herpes Moments
"What I once viewed as a near-death sentence to my love life and identity transformed into a sense of purpose that still guides me today."
How to Deal With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Are your heavy periods interfering with your life? Here are steps you can take to tackle the problem, known as menorrhagia.
Bleeding After Sex: Potential Causes
Noticing blood after sex can be a scary experience, but many causes are minor. Here’s what you should know.
Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain
Is medical cannabis really effective for chronic pain? The short answer: Yes. Here's what you should know.
Gene Test for Cervical Cancer Is 100 Percent Effective, Researchers Say
While Pap smears and HPV tests have been fairly effective in detecting cervical cancer, a cervical cancer test based on epigenetics is basically fool-proof — and more affordable.
Brain Tumors: Do They Respond to Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy, a type of treatment that enlists parts of our immune systems to fight diseases, may also help treat slow-growing brain tumors, a new study shows.
Featured Health Advocates
Lene Andersen, MSW
Patient ExpertLene Andersen is an author, health and disability advocate, and photographer. She lives with rheumatoid arthritis.
Mike Veny
Patient ExpertMike Veny is one of world’s leading mental health speakers and a high-energy corporate drumming event facilitator.
Mary Shomon
Patient ExpertMary Shomon is a patient advocate and bestselling author on thyroid disease, diabetes, weight loss and hormonal health.
Featured Collections
How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Working Well with MS
Learn about the many ways you can keep your brain healthy with MS, from diet and exercise to starting medicines once MRI scans show certain changes.
Living Well with RA
When your body's in pain, how do you move forward? Find expert advice and use the collective wisdom of fellow RA patients and caregivers to live with greater ease at home, work, and beyond.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Can you guess which world record this mom with RA broke? Find even more stories of men and women staying active with rheumatoid arthritis, from the dance studio to the shores of the Great Lakes.