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COPD or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. The symptoms include wheezing, cough, mucus production, and breathing difficulty. The disease affects more than 15 million Americans every year, which is one death every 4 minutes. When a person has COPD, their everyday activities…

Lately, there’s been a buzz going around about the cancer research sector over the blood emergence tests that detect cancer has reached a crescendo. The new blood test can now detect more than 50 types of cancer, along with its place of origin in the body. It can detect even before the symptoms develop. Historically,…

You can take multiple medicines to treat a single medical problem.  And similarly, you can take various medications to treat multiple health issues. For instance, you can take a beta-blocker to control your blood pressure and a statin to lower your cholesterol. Taking several medicines to treat your health issues can be challenging. It is…

Most people assume that pharmacists just stand behind a counter and re-fill prescriptions all day; however, this is not entirely true. If you, too, are wondering what pharmacists do exactly, you’re at the right place. If you think pharmacists do nothing throughout the day, let us help you describe what pharmacists want you to know…

The mental illness crisis develops gradually, and its signs are usually unnoticeable. Many people feel ashamed about their mental health-related struggles, and they try hard to hide them, even from those closest to them. The mental illness issues are rising during the COVID-19 pandemic as it’s easier for people to hide their feelings, especially when…

Did you know? The coronavirus outbreak has sickened approx. 40,000 people in Asia. As of 10th Feb 2020, at least 900 people have died. ~ NY times The coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China, is spreading across China, and many other countries, including the United States. This respiratory infection is closely related to SARS…

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) constantly feel pain in their joints and muscles.  Many of them believe eating healthy foods and dietary supplements can cure RA, which is not true. Certain foods and supplements can help ease pain, reduce inflammation in the joints but can’t cure RA. So if you want to get relief from Rheumatoid arthritis…

You might be surprised after seeing a pill in your stool. Believe it or not, there are some medications that may look like that they haven’t been digested properly. These types of medicines are called “ghost tablets.” These pills look similar to a pill you’ve taken, or might be like a small soft mass. Don’t…

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. “According to the American Heart Association, “High blood pressure affects approximately one in three adults in the United States, or about 76.4 million…

You can save time and money by buying medications online. But can you be sure that vendor is legitimate? With hundreds of medication-selling websites, how can anyone be sure the site is legitimate.   It is very easy to set up a professional looking site and offer high discounts. Here are some dangers that you need…