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36 days ago
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of lung conditions - including emphysema and chronic bronchitis - that cause breathing difficulties.
40 days ago
I thought I was just a bit breathless... then I was diagnosed with COPD. DR PHILIPPA KAYE reveals there IS hope for those with deadly lung condition - and the single most important lifestyle change ⊕⊕
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, often called COPD, is incurable, but there are steps patients can take to markedly improve their symptoms.
44 days ago
I eat lots of fibre and drink plenty of water, but still struggle in the bathroom. Oh dear, says DR PHILIPPA KAYE... these are the answers you need ○
Chronic constipation is common in the UK. One reason for this is that it is linked to a low-fibre diet.
48 days ago
Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds ⊖
Fish levels fall by 7.2% with as little as 0.1C of warming per decade, northern hemisphere research shows
Chronic ocean heating is fuelling a “staggering and deeply concerning” loss of marine life, a …
53 days ago
Scientists pinpoint why women are '50 per cent more likely' to experience chronic pain compared to men ⊖⊖
Chronic pain is on the rise in the UK, affecting an estimated 28million people, the majority of which are women. Now scientists finally know why.
76 days ago
Dementia discharge delays costing NHS £328million and wasted 500,000 bed days last year ○
Chronic 'bed-blocking' is fuelling long waits in A&E and hampering efforts to tackle waiting lists as the lack of free space on wards prevents doctors from admitting new patients.
3 months ago
Chronic lower back pain can be improved with a change of mindset without needing physio, study finds ⊖
A little-used form of therapy focusing on a patient's exercise preferences can help people with lower back pain live a more active life research has found.
Chronic neck pain ended my marriage and made sleep impossible. After doctors said opioids were the only answer, a little-known treatment gave me my life back ⊖⊖
After trying a treatment she was initially sceptical of, Mel's neck pain went away within two sessions.
4 months ago
Now doctors are raving about the latest way to beat insomnia for good... but there's a catch. So would you be prepared to take this revolting step? ○
Chronic insomnia is defined as being unable to sleep, or feeling that your sleep quality is poor, for more than a few nights a week for three consecutive months.
The need for early intervention for COPD in Europe ⊕
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is straining Europe’s healthcare budgets, primarily through preventable hospitalizations. Early intervention is key to improve care, health outcomes and f…