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The heart is our most vital organ, and unfortunately, there are many things that can go wrong with it. Learn about the 14 different types of heart failure and their associated symptoms.

Asthma is a common condition, but it should still be taken seriously, as it can lead to death in some unfortunate cases. The best line of defense is knowing you have it, then getting the proper treatment from your doctor, which is usually an inhaler to open up the constricted lung passages.

Asthma and COPD are actually very different diseases, and understanding what distinguishes one from the other is crucial to receiving in coming to a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. We look into the 6 differentiating characteristics to be mindful of.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to two types of lung conditions that affect a person’s ability to breathe—emphysema and bronchitis. In many cases, WebMD says people with COPD tend to suffer from both, which “reduce the amount of oxygen exchange in the lungs and thicken the lining of the airways.” This can lead to […]

Shortness of breath, known medically as dyspnea, refers to difficulty breathing and is a common complaint seen by many physicians. Its occurrence can be acute or chronic. We’ve compiled a list of the 12 medical causes for shortness of breath.

Many of us take the enjoyment of a robust glass of red wine for granted. In fact, recent studies from Johannes Gutenberg University, in Mainz, Germany, may be a vintage-lovers worst nightmare! The study, which surveyed 950 participants residing in Western Germany’s wine region found that 25-percent were allergic or intolerant to vino—GASP—without even knowing it! While […]