Got fiber? Love it or hate it, dietary fiber or roughage is an essential part of a healthy diet. Although much harder to tally than counting ... Read More
COPD
Childhood Asthma Linked To Early Onset COPD
Though many children with persistent asthma get better as they get older, some may go on to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Read More
Zika Virus May Only Be The Start: Climate Change & Your Health
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7l8NMgdqo4&w=560&h=315] With the spread of the Zika virus and other insect-borne ... Read More
COPD
Definition Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive lung disease in which the airways of the lungs become damaged, ... Read More
Cold Weather & Your Lungs
With winter on our doorstep, many of us are looking forward to the beauty of the season and the unique social and recreational activities ... Read More
This Incurable Lung Disease Goes Undiagnosed In Millions Of Smokers
Millions of long-term smokers may have undiagnosed lung disease, a new study finds. Fifty-five percent of those who pass lung function ... Read More
Q&A: How Does COPD Affect Pregnancy?
=Q: How does COPD affect pregnancy? A: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult ... Read More
My Story With ‘Ask Dr. Renee’: “I Am Eric Garner” #ICantBreathe
On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner was killed in Staten Island, New York City, after a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer put him in ... Read More
Why Healthier Teeth May Mean Healthier Lungs
Practicing proper dental hygiene is important for not only the health of your teeth, but also the health of your lungs. This is especially ... Read More
4 Stages Of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that tends to get worse over time. Although there is no cure, it ... Read More
Hookah: Healthy Or Hazardous?
Ever seen a hookah bar? Chances are you've seen one, as they are popping up in all major cities as the "safe" thing to do instead of smoke. ... Read More
Why Does COPD Cause Weight Loss?
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) means finding ways to breathe easier, but shortness of breath - dyspnea - doesn't ... Read More