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• The Link Between Childhood Asthma and COPD

  It is clear that smoking is one of the greatest risks for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, there are other factors, such as second hand smoking (wherein you get the effects of smoking by getting exposed to it even if you do not smoke), contact with pollution, genetic...

• What Are Cruciferous Vegetables: Health Benefits and Recipes

  IntroductionCabbage, kale, cauliflower, and broccoli have one thing in common--they all belong to the family of cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables are loaded with so many nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and phytonutrients. These nutrients play very important roles when it comes to...

• Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Developed During Pregnancy Can Lead to Heart Disease

  According to a new study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy may help to predict the risk of heart disease during early, middle-aged women. In this study, researchers analyzed data from more than 3,400 pregnant women...

• Breast Cancer: How a Makeover Can Lift Spirits

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• This Woman with Multiple Sclerosis Shows the Value of Support

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