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After consulting 22,000 patients and clinicians worldwide, doctors are changing PCOS to PMOS—a one-letter shift that validates millions of experiences and could transform diagnosis and treatment. The new name reflects what patients have known all along: this condition affects far more than ovaries.
An experimental pill designed to prevent heart disease slashed dangerous inflammation levels by 86% in just three weeks, offering fresh hope for millions at cardiovascular risk. The early results mark another breakthrough in treating chronic conditions through inflammation control.
More than 150 digital health companies just got the green light to help millions of Medicare patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes and depression. Most have never served Medicare patients before, marking a huge shift in how seniors access care.
A groundbreaking medication has brought hope to millions suffering from knee osteoarthritis, showing major pain relief without serious side effects in a 20-week international trial. The first-in-class drug could transform care for one of the world's most common chronic conditions.
Thousands of families struggling to coordinate care for children with autism, behavioral issues, and chronic conditions are getting help from a new federal program that connects all their doctors and therapists. ASPIRE gives families one contact person and 24/7 support instead of endless paperwork.
UK retailer Primark just released a clothing line with magnetic zippers, adjustable features, and stoma bag pouches designed specifically for adults with disabilities. Award-winning designer Victoria Jenkins, who has chronic conditions herself, led the collection that models and customers are calling "life-changing."
People with long Covid, POTS, and other chronic conditions are using fitness trackers to avoid debilitating crashes and reclaim their lives. After three years of tracking her health data, one journalist went from bedridden episodes to living crash-free.
A digital tool combining activity tracking with real-time alerts helps people with long COVID avoid overexertion. While the six-month study showed promise, researchers discovered important insights for designing future health apps for chronic conditions.
MIT scientists created a dissolvable capsule with a tiny radio chip that alerts doctors when medication has been swallowed. The innovation could help millions who struggle to remember their prescriptions, especially those with chronic conditions.