Medical Conditions

Welcome to Camp Breastie, an Adult Summer Camp Where Joy and Cancer Coexist

Sep 1, 2026

Welcome to Camp Breastie, an Adult Summer Camp Where Joy and Cancer Coexist

It's not the kind of club you want to join, but its members are certainly making the most of it.

"Mastectomy Moons" Are Helping Patients Find Peace Before Surgery

Sep 1, 2026

"Mastectomy Moons" Are Helping Patients Find Peace Before Surgery

With certain diagnoses, grief is inevitable.

They Were All Diagnosed With Cancer — Then Came the Breakups

Jun 1, 2026

They Were All Diagnosed With Cancer — Then Came the Breakups

Breakups never really come at a "good time," but ending things mid-cancer diagnosis might just take the cake.

Real Couples Share How Chronic Skin Conditions Impact Their Relationships

Jun 1, 2026

Real Couples Share How Chronic Skin Conditions Impact Their Relationships

The hashtag for "couples skin care" on TikTok is flooded with radiant pairs perched over his and hers sinks, often accompanied by matching headbands, aesthetic products, and barely a blemish in sight.

What to Eat When You Have Lupus, According to Experts

May 4, 2026

What to Eat When You Have Lupus, According to Experts

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by the body's immune system attacking its own tissues and organs.

Winnie Harlow Has Some (Inner) Beauty Advice

May 1, 2026

Winnie Harlow Has Some (Inner) Beauty Advice

Winnie Harlow knows a thing or two about feeling comfortable in your own skin.

Sofía Vergara on the Health Lessons She's Learned From Caregiving

Feb 20, 2026

Sofía Vergara on the Health Lessons She's Learned From Caregiving

Sofía Vergara knows that health always comes first.

These Actors Forged a Friendship Amid Cancer — Then Made a Movie About It

Jan 9, 2026

These Actors Forged a Friendship Amid Cancer — Then Made a Movie About It

On Jan. 9, 2015, Grace Wethor's doctors found something unusual in her MRI.

Radiation Mask Art Finds the Beauty in Survivors' Darkest Moments

Oct 8, 2025

Radiation Mask Art Finds the Beauty in Survivors' Darkest Moments

The soft blue thermoplastic feels warm as it's stretched against my head.

Being Diagnosed With Psoriasis as a Woman of Color Wasn't Easy

Aug 6, 2025

Being Diagnosed With Psoriasis as a Woman of Color Wasn't Easy

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, around 125 million people have psoriasis — that's two to three percent of the population — including me.

Social Media Has Given Us All "Popcorn Brain" — Now What?

Jul 22, 2025

Social Media Has Given Us All "Popcorn Brain" — Now What?

I'll be the first to admit I'm chronically online.

Can I Still Be a Wellness Girlie If I'm OK With Being Sick?

Jul 7, 2025

Can I Still Be a Wellness Girlie If I'm OK With Being Sick?

In today's world — amid intensive biohacking and accessible diagnostic testing — illness is a seen as a personal failure.