Category: Conditions & Treatments

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COPD and Exercise: How to Benefit from Staying Active

Engaging in regular physical activity may seem like a strange thing to do when chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make breathing difficult. With proper precautions, however, exercise can reduce symptoms and boost your quality of life.

Anxiety Affects Men, Too, But It Doesn’t Always Look the Same

Although women are statistically more likely to suffer from anxiety, the mental health disorder also affects many men. But symptoms of anxiety may present differently in men, leading to underdiagnosis and lack of treatment.

UTIs in Kids: What You Need to Know About a Common Condition

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect anyone at any age, including children. Learn what causes them, how to recognize the signs and what to do if you suspect your child has a UTI.

Women and Clinical Trials: Closing the Gaps

Clinical trials are a vital part of high-quality health care. In the past, women were often excluded from research studies, causing gaps in knowledge and less-than-ideal care. Learn how we can make a change.

What You Need to Know About Living with HIV

When acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, first made headlines in the early 1980s, it was a medical mystery. At that time, people with this condition almost always had a significantly shortened lifespan. Now, more than 40 years later, AIDS and the virus that causes it, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are well understood. People with HIV can now live long, healthy lives with proper treatment.

Adult-Onset Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Did you know asthma can develop at any age? Learn the causes of adult-onset asthma, symptoms to look out for, when to see a pulmonologist and how the condition is treated.

Meals for Picky Eaters: Help Your Kids Enjoy Nutritious Food

When your child refuses to eat the same foods the rest of the family usually eats, you might have a picky eater on your hands. Here are some nutritious meals for picky eaters that could become new family favorites.

Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?

Cardiac arrest and heart attack are medical emergencies that share certain links—and are often confused with each other. Understanding their differences and how to respond to them can help keep you and others safe.

What Every Woman Should Know About Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Although about 40% of women in the United States experience pelvic organ prolapse, many people haven’t heard of it or don’t know much about it. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatments available for this not-often-talked-about condition.

10 Great Reasons to Stop Drinking Alcohol

If you’re already concerned about your alcohol consumption level, that’s one good reason to stop drinking alcohol. But when alcohol use is part of your social life or even expected as part of your job, it can be hard to quit. Here are some reasons to make a change – and how to do it.