Health

Knowing the signs of COPD can help you get the right care. Here are 10 signs to watch for: You may feel out of breath during everyday activities like walking or climbing stairs. A cough that lasts a long time can be a sign of COPD. It may be dry or produce mucus. You may notice that you cough up a lot of mucus, especially in the morning. You might hear a wheezing sound when you breathe, especially during exhaling....

Treatment can help slow down cancer, manage symptoms and improve quality of life. To help, there's Mektovi (binimetinib). When used together with Braftovi (encorafenib), Mektovi can improve survival in adults with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It works by blocking a key enzyme in the cell-growth pathway, which slows or stops growth of cancer cells whose tumors have a specific mutation (BRAF V600E). Surgery is a common treatment for lung cancer, especially if the cancer hasn’t spread. During surgery, doctors...

Managing your health with colon cancer means making smart choices about what you drink. To help with your gut health, there's Vowst, an oral microbiota-based treatment to help prevent the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection, a type of bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea. Diet sodas and other beverages with artificial sweeteners may seem like a good alternative to sugary drinks, but they can irritate your digestive system. Some studies suggest that artificial sweeteners might increase inflammation, which...

One of the most common forms of anemia is iron-deficiency anemia, where the body does not have enough iron to produce sufficient hemoglobin. This can cause symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Fortunately, eating iron rich foods can help manage and even prevent this type of anemia. This article outlies options for iron rich food for anemia patients, and treatment options like the medication Reblozyl, which is used for specific forms of anemia. Red meat, particularly beef, is...