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Postpartum depression is far from uncommon. Unlike the baby blues, which strikes most new mothers for a time, it is unlikely to just go away on its own. What treatment options are available, and how is postpartum depression diagnosed?

Scientists have noticed that asthma patients have heartburn and acid reflux disease more frequently than healthy individuals. There were many studies trying to uncover the nature of this relationship, and they have reached some interesting conclusions.

Are you newly diagnosed with COPD? You'll probably have a lot of questions about bronchodilators — and we've got answers.

End-stage COPD marks the final stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Existing symptoms will become more frequent and severe. How can you maximize your quality of life during this time?

Depression is a symptom of hypothyroidism, and dealing with one can often help the other.

You'll usually know when you're there, but your doctor can indeed carry out some tests to determine whether you've hit the menopause. What are they?

Only 10 percent of endometriosis patients are affected by bowel endometriosis, but those without endometrial lesions in this area may experience bowel-related symptoms as well. What do you need to know?

Beta blockers are a medication sometimes prescribed to alleviate some of the physical sensations of anxiety, especially social anxiety. Generally they are reported to be safe and have few associated side effects apart from lowered blood pressure.

Human body works optimally when all the hormones present in it are produced in specific quantities and their level is maintained. When the ratio of these hormones is disrupted, it gives rise to many health related problems which may have a lasting impact.

The myths surrounding marijuana are apparently countless in number.