CHRONIC IS A TERM you've probably heard used to describe certain medical conditions. But you might know what it really means or which types of illnesses it refers to. Chronic conditions are ...

Chronic, complex diseases represent the majority of healthcare ... to these challenges are already being employed. One excellent example of this is the rigorous quality control of genetic data ...

Missouri's senior population is expected to rise to 21% by 2030 with an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases.

Health officials in Hood River County, Ore., are investigating three cases of Creutzfeld Jakob disease. Two have died and a ...

Antioxidants are compounds that play a crucial role in protecting the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. Free ...

The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising. Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension are two major causes for CKD.

complex diseases using chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as an example. After looking at the genotypic and phenotypic challenges yet to be overcome in COPD, we offer insights into the ...