As with any disease, there are proteins and symptoms linked to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Scientists have discovered DNA contributes to COPD.
Fear is the emotional response to perceived threats, of course. Some fears are logical, while others are very irrational. We all have them, but why? Your fears may alter your perception more than you think.
Most people know of licorice as a candy, but this herb can do more than satisfy a sweet tooth. A new study reveals it can ease symptoms associated with functional dyspepsia.
Parents concerned about multiple-vaccine shots can rest easier knowing shows one common combination shot is as safe as single vaccines and safer than skipping the vaccine altogether.
Toddlers are known to test the boundaries of their new world, often testing parents in the process. It is easy to feel angry at bad behavior, but be careful because too strong of a reaction could make things worse.
Colonoscopy is an expensive, invasive and costly colon cancer screening method. An easier, less expensive and invasive technique known as a virtual colonoscopy or CT colonography uses a scanner.
The cancer journey usually starts with a visit to a family doctor. That's where most people go to have suspicious symptoms checked out. Getting to a diagnosis isn't all that easy for some folks in England, though.
It's no secret that having a family history of cardiovascular disease puts you at a higher risk of developing it. Better collecting family history appears to be key to identifying high risk patients and saving lives.
Multiple sclerosis sounds like a scary disease, and may prompt images of stricken wheelchair-bound patients. MS has come a long way since that stereotype.
Not every sickness gets its own season. Flu season comes between the months of October and May, threatening us with a potentially dangerous but very avoidable virus.
