Global Healthy Living Foundation

Vaccine Advocacy, Research, and Education Vaccines have been a remarkable achievement in the fields of medicine and public health, effectively safeguarding countless lives for well over two centuries. However, recent waves of misinformation have led to unwarranted concerns, particularly among parents. GHLF is dedicated to promoting accurate, evidence-based insights on vaccines and vaccine research.

Painful lumps, recurring abscesses, lesions, or boils under the skin can be frustrating and difficult to talk about. If you’ve been living with these symptoms, especially in areas like the armpits, groin, buttocks, or under the breasts, you could be experiencing a chronic skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). We created this simple check-up tool to help you learn whether HS could be the cause of your symptoms.

“No matter how well you prepare you can’t guarantee that every doctor’s visit will go smoothly, but you can promise yourself not to suffer in silence. Advocate for yourself and for those that feel they can’t.”

Up-End Migraine is a free resource for health care professionals to learn about migraine. Watch our short introduction video or choose a module to get started. Subscribe to our Health Care Professional Newsletter to receive updates on this project including when new modules become available.

“No matter how well you prepare you can’t guarantee that every doctor’s visit will go smoothly, but you can promise yourself not to suffer in silence. Advocate for yourself and for those that feel they can’t.”

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare and unsightly eye condition with few treatment options. Veronica shares how she has lived with TED for over 20 years. by Rosemary Ainley, 22 January 2025 Veronica in late 2003, 3 months pregnant, before she was diagnosed with TED. Veronica one day after giving birth, showing significant bulging of her eye.

Welcome to GHLF’s Thyroid Eye Disease Education and Advocacy Hub TED is an autoimmune condition that can cause eye bulging, double vision, and, in some cases, lasting changes to appearance or vision. These symptoms can make daily life more challenging, affecting work, social interactions, and self-confidence. Managing TED isn’t just about treating eye symptoms—it’s about caring for your whole health, including your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Symptoms, causes, and diagnosis What is thyroid eye disease? Who gets it, and how does it differ from other thyroid and eye conditions? Learn the symptoms and key facts here. Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the muscles, connective tissue, and fatty tissues around the eyes. It usually affects both eyes but can sometimes impact only one.

Although hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is not curable, creating the right treatment plan can help manage symptoms, prevent flare-ups, and reduce complications like tunneling or scarring. Early intervention is especially important to avoid these issues. Your health care provider plays a key role in diagnosing HS and creating a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Your Interactive Patient Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Learn more about HS, take charge of your care, and discover support and hope along the way. Your Interactive Patient Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is here to support you on your journey with HS. Inside, you’ll find practical tips and patient-friendly resources to help you understand your symptoms, care for wounds, explore treatment options, manage insurance, and tackle challenges at work, school, and in relationships.