Asthma Not Linked to Birth Weight

As asthma rates have climbed in recent years, researchers have tried to understand all the possible causes of the condition. Now, at least one possible factor can be ruled out.

Is Fast Food Flaring Kids' Allergies?

It’s no surprise to find out that healthy kids eat healthy food. But what about kids who eat fast food several times per week? Can the body be allergic to junk food?

Common Signs of Thyroid Disease in Children

The thyroid gland which is located at the front of the neck near the clavicles is responsible for the rate of all metabolic and chemical processes in our body, in every cell, tissue and organ.

Heart Attacks Worse For Some Patients

Heart attacks are serious health concerns. The treatment of heart attacks can be difficult and even dangerous when the patient has other medical problems.

Ibrahim Abdulhamid, MD

Ibrahim Abdulhamid, MD, is director of Pulmonary Medicine at DMC...

Seeking Approval of New Diabetes Med

For many diabetes patients, diet and exercise alone isn't enough to control blood sugar levels. These patients need medications. And they may need more options. A new diabetes medication is at the start of the approval process.

Breathing Life into Little Lungs

Babies born extremely early often need extra help breathing because their lungs haven't fully developed. Now doctors understand how the two ways currently used to do that affect the children later on.

More Meth, More Problems

What happens when a person uses methamphetamines more than 16 days out of the month? Does psychosis increase the more meth a person uses?

How Mistrust Affects Cancer Screening

Some people tend to have a problem with physicians and other healthcare providers. They don’t trust these professionals. As a result, many ignore cancer screenings.

Surgical Menopause Treatment Options

The average age for natural menopause (a woman's last period) is 51. But some women experience menopause earlier, whether naturally or because of surgery.

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