Season of crud is upon us

It may not seem like winter has arrived, but that hasn’t stopped the flu from starting its cruel march through the Kansas City area.

Vitamin D Won't Help Most COPD Patients: Study

TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D supplements don't seem to help most patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study by Belgian investigators.

Keeping the magic in the bullet

Hailed as wonder drugs when they were discovered in the 1940s, the overuse of antibiotics is leading us towards a future without cures for bacterial infections.

Vitamin D Doesn't Help Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by diseases such as Bronchitis and Emphysema, where breathing becomes more difficult as the airways are inflamed, blocked with mucus and ultimately permanently damaged. The problem is usually caused by cigarette smoking, although exposure to industrial chemicals, pollutants or smoke inhalation may also be involved...

15 Top Killers Of Americans

Leading killer of Americans continue to be non-infectious diseases like heart disease, strokes and lung diseases. ...