Medical Conditions

To the "Apple Cider Vinegar" Scammers: Leave My Chronic Illness Alone

Feb 14, 2025

To the "Apple Cider Vinegar" Scammers: Leave My Chronic Illness Alone

Don't worry — there's a cure for that!

After Losing Half My Vision, Makeup Taught Me How to Love My Eye Again

Feb 6, 2025

After Losing Half My Vision, Makeup Taught Me How to Love My Eye Again

There's not a ton of silver linings to losing an eyeball, but it does leave you with an excellent canvas.

I Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I Learned

Feb 5, 2025

I Took 100+ Lab Tests Through Function Health — Here's What I Learned

As a person with a chronic illness, I'm no stranger to bloodwork.

I Asked ChatGPT to Critique My Fitness Routine, and It Was Surprisingly Wholesome

Feb 4, 2025

I Asked ChatGPT to Critique My Fitness Routine, and It Was Surprisingly Wholesome

"Wait, why did I agree to this again?" I think to myself as I start typing into ChatGPT.

It Took a Chronic Illness For Me to Take Fitness Seriously

Feb 3, 2025

It Took a Chronic Illness For Me to Take Fitness Seriously

Before developing a chronic illness, I rarely thought about health and fitness at all.

13 Celebrities Who Have Gotten Real About Their Diabetes Diagnoses

Jan 29, 2025

13 Celebrities Who Have Gotten Real About Their Diabetes Diagnoses

Getting a diabetes diagnosis can feel isolating and overwhelming.

Celebrities Didn't Ask For Your Diagnosis

Jan 23, 2025

Celebrities Didn't Ask For Your Diagnosis

Celebrities might choose to be in the public eye, but that doesn't mean they need your opinion on their (presumed) health issues.

Real Couples Share How Their Chronic Skin Conditions Impact Their Relationships

Jan 23, 2025

Real Couples Share How Their Chronic Skin Conditions Impact Their Relationships

"Couples skin care" is currently trending on TikTok, where the hashtag is flooded with radiant pairs perched over his and hers sinks, often accompanied by matching headbands, aesthetic products, and barely a blemish in sight.

Itchy Nipples? A Lactation Expert Shares 9 Potential Causes

Dec 18, 2024

Itchy Nipples? A Lactation Expert Shares 9 Potential Causes

An impromptu google search for "itchy nipples" or "why does my nipple itch" can quickly send you down an anxiety-inducing medical rabbit hole.

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

Dec 3, 2024

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

When I pack my bags to go to my in-laws' house for Christmas, I have to bring an entire bag of medication.

Millions Are Suffering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — So Where’s the Urgency?

Nov 27, 2024

Millions Are Suffering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — So Where’s the Urgency?

Artist and musician Becca Thomas knew something was wrong when they went from working two jobs, making art, and exercising consistently to feeling winded from a single flight of stairs.

Exactly How Long Is a Cold Contagious? A Doctor Weighs In

Nov 20, 2024

Exactly How Long Is a Cold Contagious? A Doctor Weighs In

Cold season is back, which means whether it's you, your friends, or your family, someone is likely to come home feeling stuffy and achy.