In 1968 he asked to be officially designated a Minamata disease sufferer, and he rode around on his bicycle looking for other victims.

There are many support groups available for both Alzheimer's disease sufferers and their families (see below).

There is a small but growing body of criticism directed at these agencies by Crohn's disease sufferers, scientists, and doctors.

More than half of Crohn's disease sufferers have tried complementary or alternative therapy.

While the struggles of the arbitration and litigation groups against Chisso were continuing, a new group of Minamata disease sufferers emerged.

Shrinkage in parts of the brain of some Alzheimer's disease sufferers can be detected up to a decade before symptoms appear.

Some Ménière's disease sufferers, in severe cases, may end up losing their jobs, and will be on disability until the disease burns out.

As many as 60 percent of untreated Lyme disease sufferers will develop joint pain and swelling, especially in large joints like the knee.

They plot against a common girl, a disease sufferer, and sue her because they are afraid.

But a solution must be found for people who need a new heart, kidney or liver and also for Parkinson's disease sufferers.