Body & Health Conditions Articles

Inhalers and nebulizers both deliver a wide variety of medications directly into your lungs, but they work in different ways. What should COPD patients know?

There is a lot about osteoporosis that is outside your control, but there are at least 10 risk factors for which you can take action to slow down and sometimes even reverse the disease.

There are more than 250 million people infected with hepatitis B virus worldwide. This disease often shows no symptoms for a long time, but can lead to cirrhosis, cancer and death. And we can prevent it.

Stage 4, or end-stage COPD, is the most severe form of this disease. What can patients expect in terms of symptoms and treatment?

Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways. Asthma attacks are almost always triggered by some external or internal factor. External factors are allergens, cold air, physical activity, etc. Stress is one of the internal factors which can trigger attacks.

When someone has been diagnosed with a slightly-raised cholesterol level, doctors will suggest making the necessary lifestyle changes, and give out dietary advice for the patient to follow.

The CDC reported that a third of cardiovascular-induced deaths are caused by smoking. How does smoking affect your cholesterol levels?

While there are natural ways to keep cholesterol under control, a lot of people are not aware of the impact that consuming the wrong foods can have on their bodies.

It’s important that every person consults their doctor before randomly starting any diets for lowering cholesterol levels, especially if you are taking any medication. What else should you know about hypercholesterolemia?

Research suggests that there is a potential link between gum disease and development of rheumatoid arthritis. This article explores the connection between gum disease and arthritis.