All articles tagged with #chronic illness
The article shares Ruth Wilson's experience living with lupus, a complex autoimmune disease, highlighting her long diagnosis journey, daily struggles, treatment, and her efforts to support others and raise awareness about the disease.
The article shares 17 emotional stories of individuals who faced misdiagnosis or dismissive treatment for chronic illnesses, highlighting the long and often dangerous journey to proper diagnosis and the importance of listening to patients' symptoms.
A flawed study claiming vaccines cause chronic illnesses in children is critically analyzed, revealing significant biases such as surveillance bias, detection bias, and confounding factors, which undermine its conclusions. The study's design issues, including unequal follow-up times and differences in healthcare utilization, prevent it from establishing a causal link between vaccines and long-term health risks.
The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and compassion for individuals with chronic illnesses, highlighting how workplaces can adapt to support their unique journeys, which often involve invisible symptoms and identity shifts, fostering empathy and inclusive leadership.
The article discusses the hidden dangers of Ozempic, a popular weight loss drug, highlighting its potential link to gastroparesis, a serious and life-altering stomach condition that currently has no cure, and shares a personal story of living with this chronic illness.
The article discusses the hidden dangers of Ozempic, a popular weight loss drug, highlighting its potential link to gastroparesis, a serious and life-altering stomach condition that currently has no cure, and shares a personal story of living with this chronic illness.
The author, suffering from long Covid, explores various alternative and often unproven treatments out of desperation, highlighting the fine line between hope and gullibility in the face of limited medical options, and emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitative wellness schemes.
The article discusses how recent statements by Trump administration officials, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have attributed chronic diseases and health issues to individual lifestyle choices, leading to policies that may stigmatize patients and undermine systemic health factors. Critics argue these views promote victim-blaming, hinder effective healthcare, and influence policies on Medicaid, vaccines, and obesity drugs, affecting millions of Americans.
The article discusses how Trump administration officials, including RFK Jr., have promoted views that blame individuals for their chronic illnesses and health issues, attributing them to lifestyle choices and environmental toxins without sufficient evidence. These attitudes influence policies that may stigmatize patients, reduce access to healthcare, and undermine trust in medicine, while also affecting public health strategies and legislation.
The article discusses how recent statements by Trump administration officials, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have attributed chronic diseases and health issues to individual lifestyle choices and environmental toxins, leading to policies that blame patients and reduce access to healthcare, which public health experts argue perpetuates stigma and ignores systemic factors affecting health.
A 15-year Swedish study found that older adults who follow a healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats develop chronic diseases more slowly, highlighting diet's role in slowing biological aging and reducing inflammation, especially in cardiovascular and psychiatric conditions.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a mild chronic illness related to his age, specifically chronic venous insufficiency, marking a rare acknowledgment of his health condition.
Queen’s Hospital has opened a clinic specializing in treating long COVID patients, addressing ongoing health issues faced by survivors like Bonnie Chan and Rae Villanueva, who experience persistent symptoms and health challenges post-infection.
The article discusses a long-standing autoimmune disease affecting women and highlights new treatments that could significantly improve outcomes for those affected.
The White House has corrected errors in the controversial MAHA commission report, which blamed factors like poor diets and unnecessary medication for childhood chronic illnesses. Despite citation and formatting issues, officials emphasize the report's substance remains impactful, though it includes some controversial ideas and unverified sources. The report was developed quickly and aims to guide federal health strategies.