air pollution

Breathing in asbestos fibers can wreak havoc in your body. Be on the lookout for these warning signs of asbestos exposure and contact your doctor if they develop.

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea People who breathe polluted air experience changes within the brain regions that control emotions, and as a result, they may be more likely to develop anxiety and depression than those who breathe cleaner air. These are the key findings of a […]

Trouble breathing, relentless coughing, and an inability to sleep are just a few of the potentially life-threatening symptoms that can result from a COPD flare-up. Fortunately, by understanding what most commonly causes COPD flare-ups, you can prevent them from happening in the first place.

Exposure to COPD triggers, known or unknown, can contribute to the progression of COPD. While triggers can change from person to person, to help minimize your exposure to COPD flare-ups, or potentially even avoid getting COPD in the first place, continue reading to learn the most common COPD triggers.

Whatever the reason, continuously coughing is not normal, so you should consider seeing a doctor to get to the root cause. We look into 16 possible reasons that tickle in your throat or your lung congestion just won’t seem to go away.

On top of the most common indicators of heart trouble—high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, weight, age (60+ years), and underlying health conditions like diabetes—several other, lesser known, factors can forecast heart issues in your future.