Chronic illness
What’s the difference between IBS and IBD?
These GI conditions sound similar, and they also share some symptoms. But IBS and IBD are distinct disorders—especially when it comes to treatment and the risk of complications.
“I had four strokes and two brain surgeries—and survived”
Lisa Deck was just 21 when she had her first stroke. She would go on to have three more, as well as face a rare diagnosis of moyamoya disease. For World Stroke Day, we’re sharing her incredible story of survival and living with a chronic illness.
Caring & giving around the globe: 43 Johnson & Johnson programs that are transforming lives—and the future of healthcare
Check out this fun interactive map for a glimpse at how the company is helping people on nearly every continent live healthier lives.
“I am a triathlete with Crohn’s disease": Meet a man who’s been living and thriving with inflammatory bowel disease for half his life
Tackling a triathlon isn’t for the faint of heart. But Mark van Ooij, an Associate Scientific Director for Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V., is doing just that—and he’s taking what he’s learned from his disease to propel him forward.
The resilience Rx: 6 ways to live your best life with a chronic illness
Fact: 60% of Americans live with at least one long-term health condition—and many of them face daily pain. We asked some of these very patients to share reality-tested ways they’ve learned to take control of their lives.