chronic illness
Coverage of chronic illness in the Nexus archive.
- Inside Jenny McCarthy's health and fitness journey as 'ageless' actress shares candid insight into chronic illness
Jenny McCarthy discusses her health and fitness journey, offering candid insights into living with a chronic illness. The article highlights her experiences as an 'ageless' actress navigating ongoing health challenges.
- Rant and Rave: Reader appreciates message broadcast on light rail
A reader commends a light rail system for broadcasting an automated message reminding passengers to reserve priority seating for seniors and people with disabilities, including those with invisible conditions. The message resonates with a chronically ill young woman who faces judgment for using priority seats despite appearing healthy.
- How 'Zombie cells' could be quietly taking over your body... driving a hidden epidemic of cancers, dementia and chronic illness
The article discusses 'zombie cells' potentially contributing to a hidden epidemic of cancers, dementia, and chronic illnesses. These cells are linked to driving various severe health conditions.
- A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
A 13-year-old boy's kidney was failing until Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, decided to help him. Fitzpatrick felt compelled to assist after seeing the boy's story.
- For 23 years, doctors dismissed my chronic symptoms as stress. It wasn't until my body started shutting down that I finally got a diagnosis some doctors still refuse to acknowledge
The author's chronic symptoms were dismissed by doctors for 23 years as stress until a severe health crisis led to a diagnosis that remains controversial among some medical professionals.
- Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies at 36 after longtime diabetes battle
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced the death of his daughter Madison at age 36 after a prolonged battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues. The announcement highlights the impact of chronic illness on families and public figures.