Type 2 diabetes support groups are community-based or online organizations where people living with the condition can share information, find understanding, and give or receive emotional support. Type ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be isolating. If you don’t know where to turn after suffering a blood clot, these social networks can help. “A support system is crucial to help those who experience a ...

The consumption of alcohol is common in the United States. Over 85.6% of people have had alcohol at least once in their lives, regardless of their gender and age. As such, alcoholism has become a ...

Living with low vision can be an isolating experience, but connecting with people who ‘get it’ can help you feel less alone. Whether it’s caused by an eye injury, birth defect, or condition such as ...

People who have chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), or friends and family of those with the condition, may find a support group helpful. Support groups can connect people with others who are going through ...

Cancer support groups offer comfort and fulfillment, but participation can be challenging due to personal circumstances and treatment side effects. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the ...

People want to look after their own health, and with new technology, there are more tools than ever to help people manage it. But the greatest gains could come from a little help from your friends.

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...