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Panel Advises Against Hormones to Prevent Disease Oct. 22, 2012 -- An influential panel of government advisors says hormone replacement therapy shouldn't be prescribed to women after menopause to stave off chronic medical conditions like heart disease or osteoporosis. After considering the latest scientific evidence, the U.S.

Study Suggests That Treating Smoking Like a Chronic Disease May Help Smokers Break Habit

An attack of gout can be so painful that most people would do anything to avoid another. Unfortunately, flare-ups often occur. Studies show that people who have suffered a first attack of gout have a 62% chance of suffering another within a year. The odds climb to almost 80% within two years.

As if we needed another reason to lose that bulging gut and eat a healthier diet, researchers are uncovering more links between abdominal fat and the chronic inflammation that leads to heart disease, diabetes and a host of other ailments.

COPD: 11 Foods to Avoid Weight Loss If you have COPD, your calorie requirements may be higher than you think. Here are 11 feel-better foods and beverages that are rich in calories and nutrients. If you have COPD, your calorie requirements may be higher than you think.

Caregiver Care: Managing Stress, Depression Whether you are providing palliative care for someone with a painful chronic condition or for someone actively dying, the rewards that come with caregiving are real and varied.

Even moderate physical activity can boost the immune system and protect against chronic diseases

Major Cause of Chronic Liver Disease Linked to Rise in Obesity