Mapping the genomes of the bacteria responsible for yaws, a debilitating childhood disease, has uncovered new insights into ...

When inflammation in the body goes unchecked, it can cause fibrosis, or tissue scarring that may lead to organ dysfunction or ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

Doctronic reports that AI healthcare visits primarily involve managing chronic conditions like thyroid disorders, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Credit: Getty Images Experts highlight how nurse practitioners can use lifestyle medicine and nutrition to reduce chronic disease and improve outcomes. More than half of adults in the United States ...

Experts say we’re in a golden age for treating chronic kidney disease, with new drugs like Ozempic yielding major results. Will dialysis and organ transplants become a thing of the past? A healthy ...

Across the planet, animals are increasingly suffering from chronic illnesses once seen only in humans. Cats, dogs, cows, and even marine life are facing rising rates of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, ...

Nine out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease only find out when it progresses to later stages. Here’s what we know about its risk factors—and why there's new reason to hope for more effective ...

Cancer and chronic disease patients in the Gaza Strip are facing catastrophic health conditions, fighting a harsh battle to stay alive amid severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies, and the ...

The chance of dying from chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes declined in four out of five countries between 2010 and 2019, finds a study of 185 countries published in The ...

Among younger American adults, death from chronic disease actually increased — a rarity among high-income countries, a new report shows. By Nina Agrawal Chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and ...

Chronic conditions can have serious effects on older adults. These illnesses can affect quality of life, physical health, and overall mental well-being. A chronic condition is a long-term health issue ...