Living with a chronic illness or disability can create loss and distress, yet these very challenges can transform you in ...

COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time without treatment.

Among adults with COPD, the likelihood for having mucus plugs on CT can be determined using a tool that considers 11 “readily ...

COPD is a group of lung diseases that get worse over time. It prevents airflow to the lungs, causing breathing problems and ...

Winter has a powerful influence on our respiratory system, often in ways we don’t immediately notice. Of the four seasons, ...

To keep up with COPD research and care developments, the 2026 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease report ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term, inflammatory lung condition that causes airflow obstruction and reduced lung function. In short, COPD makes it hard to breathe.

Learn what a chronic cough means, its causes, risks, and effective ways to treat and prevent it. Get clear insights on ...

Swelling, aching calves, tingling, or bulging veins might seem like everyday discomforts, but they could point to a hidden problem in your circulatory system. A surprisingly common yet underrecognized ...

The placement of a permanent pacemaker is the definitive treatment for sinus node dysfunction, but not everyone needs this.

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

Whether it’s a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly 1 in 4 Americans. UC San Francisco’s Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D, neurologist and pain medicine ...