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Hepatitis A is an infectious disease of the liver which, although not as severe as hepatitis B and C, affects a lot of people worldwide, and is considered one of the most frequent food-borne diseases.

When all lifestyle and medication options have been exhausted and a COPD patient's quality of life has severely declined, surgery may be an option. What should you know?

What symptoms and treatment options are available during each stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

We are all familiar with the image of the elderly woman who can't look up due to loss of bone mass in her neck and the elderly man whose broken hip keeps him in a wheelchair. This doesn't have to be you. Here are four simple ways to prevent osteoporosis.

Reading scientific studies yourself — rather than relying on news sites or hear-say — is the best way to get an accurate picture of the research. What do you need to watch out for when trying to understand studies? A doctor answers common questions.

Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors (PDE4 inhibitors) and theophylline aren't considered first-line treatments for COPD, but they may be chosen when other drugs do not offer the relief you need. What should patients be aware of?

Supplemental oxygen can be extremely helpful in the later stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. What should patients know?

What tests may your doctor order if they suspect you have COPD, or you already have a diagnosis but your doctor needs to determine your stage?

Parents often worry about the teeth of their children getting decayed and look for methods of prevention. One of the most successful and widespread used methods is the use of fluoride varnish. Here is everything you need to know about it.

With so many different kinds of inhalers out there, it's no wonder that COPD patients can be overwhelmed and intimidated. What do you need to know?