Why should I stop smoking?
A tobacco treatment specialist discusses the health effects of smoking, screening, and ways to quit.
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Lung
Know your risk for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an illness that millions of people suffer from, yet it is not widely recognized by many patients and physicians.
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Healthy Habits: Dr. Gabriel Loor enjoys martial arts, breathing exercises to stay focused
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Know signs of sleep apnea
If you’re still tired after getting a full night’s rest, you may be experiencing a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. According to the National
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Three reasons to quit smoking before reconstructive breast surgery
Breast reconstruction can help breast cancer survivors feel physically and emotionally complete. New treatments, as well as improved reconstructive surgery techniques, mean that women who
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Across the miles: 10 years after my mesothelioma diagnosis
It was a Monday afternoon in November. The exam room seemed to get smaller and smaller as the doctor told me the diagnosis. “You have
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Q&A: What you should know about VATS lobectomy
Early stage lung cancer patients may have a less invasive option when it comes to surgery. Baylor College of Medicine Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Bryan Burt
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Controlling, not curing, asthma
Medications and lifestyle changes help manage asthma, but they will not actually cure it, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “You still
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