"StuffThatWorks, a startup that has built a platform for people to look up various health conditions, and then contribute their own experiences, has raised $9 million in a seed round from @BessemerVP, @83NorthVC and Ofek Ventures." https://t.co/pc6jaLuW9F @TechCrunch

“I just wish that I had learned what I know now sooner in my life, because it would have made such a huge difference and I probably wouldn't have struggled for most of my adulthood,”@bethankate1984 shares her #PCOS story #pcosawarenessmonth https://t.co/WPyBI3Y52m

New episode of #thepatientisin podcast on finding support when chronically ill: “People that are compassionate & willing to try and understand your story and your pain, are the people that you want to keep around.” @HeatherFoisy https://t.co/p3bdRnX4QG #Sjogrens #chronicillness

In just a few decades the situation for people with #HIV changed so drastically its almost unbelievable. This #HIVtestingday we encourage you to get tested frequently, so you could enjoy the life you deserve. If you are dealing with HIV, join our community https://t.co/zaa6ULDSP6

>If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this an aura” – Look at this list by @stuffthatworks1 members and let crowdsourced wisdom help you in your health journey. This #MigraineAwarenessMonth, don’t be alone with your condition. Join us today at https://t.co/aogRin4AdR ❤️

Aura – that elusive symptom foretelling a migraine. But what does it really look like? Apparently, the same term means a variety of effects in the visual field>

Changing habits is one of the toughest challenges people with chronic conditions face - but it's often extremely rewarding. For UK's #DiabetesWeek, we're drawing inspiration from our #diabetes type 1 community members who made some amazing changes to improve their lives ❤️

Can your infant's nutrition have an affect on their chance to develop #asthma? For asthma awareness month, we checked our asthma community's data to see if there's a connection, and the distribution seems to be normal! good news for all moms+infants ❤️ #asthmaawarenessmonth

Sometimes, it *is* lupus, but still complicated to get a diagnosis. On #LupusAwarenessDay we wish to send support to all those dealing with this journey. We know it can be a lot, we see you, you are not alone. Join our #lupus community today at https://t.co/zF7gGrx2WZ

Our amazing CEO, Yael Elish, sat for an open conversation with Israeli financial outlet @TheMarker about building @StuffThatWorks1 and the vision behind it

>This research uses @StuffThatWorks1 patient reports and algorithms to calculate and compare treatment effectiveness for HS. It’s a fantastic demo of the promise our data holds. Congrats to Jen and everyone involved, this is only the beginning!

Working with real world evidence, we see the promise of our data everyday – but also face skepticism. That’s why we were thrilled by the publication of this research by our very own Dr. Jen Barak-Levitt and Dr. Shani Sherman of Beilinson Hospital, in a prestigious med journal>

#SymptomTip Get bad headaches, body pain, sore glands? Ice can definitely help reduce inflammation but ice chunks can hurt! Try this #spoonie trick instead:

>If yesterday was triggering for you, we see you, we care for you, you are not alone ❤️ Join us today at

Our #Alopecia community is home to thousands and keeps growing daily. Lets have honest, respectful conversations about chronic conditions, that's the best way out there to beat aggression of any kind>

Instead of punching down at the expense of someone's medical condition (or actually punching someone), let's normalize the only answer for bullying: Information. Education. Conversation. That's why we created our platform, so that everyone finds support in the quest for answers>

>This information could be extremely insightful in the management of your condition. Let's normalize talking about lesions, help us spread the word and join us at https://t.co/aogRin4AdR #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth

Let's get real about #Endometriosis lesions. They can have a huge effect on your life and be the cause of your symptoms, yet might take years to diagnose and treat. We asked our Endometriosis community of 45K members over at @stuffthatworks1 where they've had lesions>

Our @stuffthatworks1 #Endo community already has over 45K members, the graphic above shows just some of the 457 co-morbidities we’ve identified together. Join us, let's beat loneliness together and build a strong real world knowledge-base for all ❤️

>March is #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth, an opportunity to celebrate the power of a strong community in the process of dealing with a chronic condition>

A glimpse into living with Endometriosis: Imagine spending a decade trying to convince everyone around you that you’re not imagining the pain and the symptoms. Getting diagnosed with #Endometriosis often takes that long>