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Caring about someone’s recovery doesn’t necessarily mean knowing how to remain present when that recovery takes longer than expected.

The number of people without health insurance is expected to rise by 7.5 million by 2034.

Employers and health systems can work together to improve prevention, screening and treatment – but sustained funding and better coordination are essential.

We’re breaking down adaptive clothing and how to distinguish between medical devices and medical treatments. Learn the difference with Spoonie Threads.

Writing "My Disability Doesn't Define Me: My Roadmap" started as just a funny idea for Andy O'Rourke, recording voice memos back in 2025.

Key Takeaways: Chronic illness can take months to years to develop before noticeable warning signs to appear. Silent decline is a term used to describe the gradual progression of a long-term health pr...

Jennifer McCalla doesn't look sick, but living with long COVID and POTS is a full-time job. She writes about invisible illness and the fight to be believed.

by Li-elle Rapaport, University of Manitoba Body changes can raise disturbing feelings, such as looking in a mirror and seeing a reflection that may feel spiritually empty, unproductive, ugly or weak....

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Thursday introduced legislation to phase out waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare benefits. Kim’s bill, the Stop the Wait Act…

Find the best ostomy bag covers for comfort, style, and daily wear. Learn key features, accessory options, and tips for choosing the right cover.

Leaders of 18 states are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to abandon efforts to weaken the rights of people with disabilities to access services in the community.

September 20, 2022 This blog was originally posted the American Society on Aging website on September 19 in recognition of Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 19-23, 2022. Food insecurity and malnu...

As state governments grapple with how to determine who's sick enough to be excused from new Medicaid work requirements, some families are already struggling with what illnesses guarantee health covera...

It’ll be the first child for the Lehigh Valley native and his wife, who are disability advocates and social media personalities.

Is there clothing made for adults with feeding tubes? Learn how g-tube clothing for adults offers comfort, easy access, and everyday practicality.

Chronic illness stripped away the routines and appearance-based achievements I relied on, forcing me to rethink what actually makes me worthy.

Learn what IV-accessible clothing is, how it works, who it helps, and what features to look for when choosing adaptive apparel for IV treatments.

The letter writer’s age and lack of physical symptoms make explaining their illness difficult.

Create a hiring process that looks at ability instead of assumption, and you don't just do right by people with disabilities. Everyone wins.

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A new book examines the labor of getting chronic illness diagnosed and treated—for those lucky enough to get care.

Does visible disability change attraction? Our study reveals surprising differences in how men and women judge attractiveness, emotion, and romantic interest.

Persistent pain often has no clear cause. However, studies show measurable differences in the structure and activity of the brains of those affected. This might explain why they experience chronic pai...

Infusion days can involve a lot of waiting, sitting, monitoring, and medical care. Whether you’re receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hydration, antibiotics, iron, biologic medications, IV fluids, ...

Chronic illness can have a serious impact on your closest relationships, especially if the people in your life aren't really there for you.