Many Smokers Have COPD Symptoms, Without Diagnosis
2016-05-18
It’s not clear how many will go on to have the full-blown respiratory ailment, researchers saidContinue Reading
Many COPD Patients Have Trouble Finding Care
2016-05-13
They can face high out-of-pocket costs, lack access to treatmentContinue Reading
Do You Know the ‘Hidden’ Signs of Asthma?
2016-05-11
Fewer than half aware that chest pain, trouble sleeping may indicate adult breathing trouble, survey findsContinue Reading
Lung Ultrasound May Be Best to Spot Pneumonia in Kids: Study
2016-04-13
Avoided radiation exposure of standard chest X-rays, and didn’t miss any casesContinue Reading
Exercise May Extend Lives of People With COPD
2016-03-18
Study seems to show a big benefit, and experts say activity can help lungs stay healthyContinue Reading
Vaccine Refusal a Driving Force Behind Measles Outbreaks, Study Finds
2016-03-15
As trend continues, researcher fears more outbreaks of whooping cough, tooContinue Reading
Flu Shot May Guard Against Irregular Heart Rate: Study
2016-02-10
Vaccination was associated with fewer cases of atrial fibrillation, but more research is needed, authors sayContinue Reading
Smog’s Health Effects Persist for Decades, Study Finds
2016-02-09
Exposure to air pollution can increase risk of death from heart or lung disease for more than 30 yearsContinue Reading
VA Hospital Care Improving, Study Suggests
2016-02-09
Death rates for three major conditions are similar to non-VA medical centersContinue Reading
Measles Outbreak May Have Swayed Some Parents on Vaccines
2016-02-08
Moms and dads who were well-informed on Disneyland cases were more confident about shots in surveyContinue Reading