Expert Tips & Wisdom

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

by Jinne Richards, MD
Many people who have hypertension – or high blood pressure – don’t know it. It usually has no symptoms. Between 20 and 50 percent of natural deaths can be linked to this silent kille... More...

Heart Health

by Laura Fay, MD
Every day, more than 2,600 people die from cardiovascular disease. In fact, cardiovascular disease – principally heart disease and stroke – is the leading cause of death in the United Stat... More...

Diabetes Medications - Oral

by Charles Kemp, MD
Roughly 17 million Americans have diabetes, a disorder that affects the way your body transforms the food you eat into growth and energy. Untreated, Type II diabetes can cause kidney failure, limb amp... More...

COPD Treatment

by J. Stephen McLendon, MD
Lung function tests (also called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs) evaluate how well your lungs work. The tests determine how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of ... More...