Bladder Cancer Survivor's Journey From Patient to Advocate
Stories That Inspire Us
Bridging the Gap: Metastatic Breast Cancer
"Dr. Hahn's beside manner is what helps me stay as positive as I am."
Journey: Managing Diabetes
"Through this diagnosis, time and time again, my husband continues to teach me how to save my own life"
Living With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
"There's so many people who have helped me along my journey, and I want to be able to give back to other people."
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Lupus has been identified as a leading cause of death in young women. Among women aged 15 to 24, it is the leading chronic inflammatory disease, ranking higher than diabetes, chronic lower respiratory disease, and liver disease. We talk to an expert and patient about how to beat the statistics.
Facts About a Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
The process of getting an answer about the symptoms you’ve been having is not always straightforward. These are the tests and assessments that are taken into consideration when diagnosing RA.
How to Have Good Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene are your sleep habits that can help to address sleep problems — and even prevent them from happening. These are the things you shouldn’t be doing in your bed to keep your habits “clean.”
IBD vs. IBS: What's the Difference?
While they may be only one letter apart, IBD and IBS are separate conditions. Learn the similarities and differences here.
Peyronie's Disease: What It Is and How to Manage It
Learn about the causes and symptoms of Peyronie's disease (also known as penile curvature) and how it may be treated.
Erectile Dysfunction? You Might Have Peyronie's Disease
There’s a certain physical condition of the penis that is often overlooked. Learn more about Peyronie's disease and its treatments.
Meet Our Contributors
Brian Greenberg
Patient ExpertBrian Greenberg is an IBD patient living with Crohn’s disease and an ostomy. He is the founder of the Intense Intestines Foundation.
Mary Shomon
Patient ExpertMary Shomon is a patient advocate and bestselling author on thyroid disease, diabetes, weight loss and hormonal health.
Alisha Bridges
Patient ExpertPublic speaker and award-winning writer and community advocate. She has lived and thrived with psoriasis for over two decades.
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Managing Obesity
A doctor-patient relationship built on mutual respect and trust is crucial for men and women living with obesity. Learn how to advocate for yourself to find the right care team.
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.
Managing Psoriasis
How do you find love with psoriasis? How do you handle awkward questions or assumption? It all comes down to self confidence, our patient experts say. Here's how to boost yours.