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Emphysema is characterized by loss of the normal elasticity of the lung that helps to hold airways open....
Emphysema is one of the main diseases included in the diagnosis “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” or COPD. The other is chronic... Read more »
A new study suggests people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can stay out of the hospital—and possibly live longer--if they... Read more »
News media sound bites were ricocheting around the Internet last week suggesting that perhaps type 2 diabetes is an intestinal disorder... Read more »
In a recent story that I wrote for this blog, Rat research and media hype,I pointed out that rat research can be overtaken by media hype.... Read more »
A few days ago someone posted on my depression website that they wanted a natural fix for their depression, because they had heard that... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) Everyone knows secondhand smoke can hurt young lungs, but most of the time the risk is associated with asthma or later... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
of asthma can be divided into long-term control and quick-relief medications.Long-term control medications are taken daily to maintain control of... Read more »
For patients with Barrett's esophagus, a new non-surgical heating treatment may help cure the disease. In a recent study, 70 percent of patients who... Read more »
1. Practice good hygiene. Keep your body clean, wash your hands frequently and try to avoid touching the sores. 2. Take salt baths. This method can... Read more »
More than 36 million Americans live with Migraine disease. Finding effective preventive treatments can take years, wearing on the patience and will ... Read more »