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A daily cough in someone who has used chewing tobacco for years raises concern about “smoker’s cough” and other health problems.
I recently needed a colostomy. I have a lot of gas and the output is very watery. Would changing my diet help? Any other suggestions?
If a 40-year-old former smoker has been told she has pulmonary (lung) nodules, does this mean lung cancer?
What are the symptoms of too much iron in the body?
Severe emphysema can bring crippling breathlessness and the need fro supplemental oxygen. Learn how doctors define the final stage and what it may mean for longevity.
A rising triglyceride level can increase risk of damage to the heart and pancreas. Learn which foods to eat and limit to improve your numbers.
Iron pills often cause constipation and stomach woes. Explore ways to adjust dose, type, and your diet so you can treat anemia more comfortably.
My skin cracks at the corners of my mouth. It gets better, and then returns for no apparent reason. This has been going on for more than a year. What could be causing this condition?
I have been diagnosed 4 times with pneumonia in my left lung only. Why would this happen? What kinds of tests might I need to help find out the reason?
An unusual mass in the digestive tract can cause pain, nausea, or even blockage. Learn what forms it, who gets it, and how doctors remove it.