Every November, healthcare professionals and patients come together to share information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of diseases that make it hard to breathe. During COPD Awareness Month, doctors and others help inform the public about COPD, its symptoms and treatments by holding events, posting on social media, and ...

 Some people with sarcoidosis experience adverse outcomes that cause severe illness and even death, while other people with the condition do not. Determining which patients with sarcoidosis are at higher risk for adverse outcomes can potentially save thousands of lives each year. The results of a new study suggest that MRIs may someday help do...

 October is spina bifida awareness month. Every October, healthcare professionals, patients and their families, and the community come together to raise awareness of this condition that affects millions of people. What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is a type of birth defect affecting the development of the baby's spine. It occurs when a develo...

Routine cancer screening – including breast cancer screening with mammography – saves lives. Cancer screening uses sophisticated medical technology to detect signs of cancer, often before the patient experiences any signs or symptoms of cancer. Detecting cancer early through screening is important, as cancer is easier to treat while it is in its ea...

 People who have poor cardiovascular health when they are in their 30s have a higher risk for premature brain aging as they enter their golden years, according to the results of a new study. The research also suggests that using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a machine learning model to track brain health in people with heart problems m...

While childhood cancer is rare, it is the leading cause of disease-related death in children ages 1 to 14. Each September, a number of childhood cancer organizations from around the world work to increase awareness about this devastating group of diseases. Various organizations hold events, display gold ribbons, or participate in fundraisers that h...

Many people used to consider chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a condition that only affected older men. Since about 2008, though, the global prevalence of this serious breathing problem in women is quickly approaching that seen in men. Medical professionals attribute the rise of COPD among women to increased rates of tobacco smoking ...

 This year, doctors will diagnose an estimated 3,910 people in the United States with bone cancer, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). There are several types of bone cancer, and each type looks and acts a little differently. Treatment can vary depending on the type of bone cancer a person has and how far the cancer ...