1. Long-Term Back Pain Not Inevitable, Study Finds - US News and World Report
Chances of recovering from chronic discomfort are better than previously thought, research shows

2. Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths - US News and World Report
Current OSHA guidelines are probably inadequate, researchers say

3. Managing Multiple Sclerosis - US News and World Report
There are many lifestyle measures that have been shown to minimize the symptoms of MS.

4. Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease)  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Chronic thyroiditis is swelling (inflammation) of the thyroid gland that often results in reduced thyroid function (hypothyroidism.• Reviewer: Elizabeth H. Holt, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Yale University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

5. Chronic Illness  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
A chronic illness is a disease that has a prolonged course, does not resolve spontaneously, and rarely is completely cured. Typical examples include cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. These illnesses are usually more common as a populat...• Author: JAMES S. MARKS