People with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 and SGLT-2 medications have a lower risk of having COPD symptom flare-ups than ...

Extreme temperatures significantly increase morbidity and mortality risks for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Learn more.

Having seen both grandmothers and her mother face their final years alone, the fiftysomething author contemplates ...

Older adults who didn't have enough savings to cover emergency expenses during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic faced another surprising problem: higher levels of loneliness.

Malnutrition in ICU patients with COPD aged 65 years and older is associated with in-hospital mortality and other adverse outcomes.

The adjusted risk for COPD was elevated among adults who identified as regular cigarette smokers before age 15 years, ...

Vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with an increased risk of severe acute exacerbations in patients with chronic ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...

Obstructive pulmonary diseases are common in the elderly but often remain underdiagnosed due to limited spirometry availability or challenges with patient cooperation during testing. This study ...

A study assessed the impact of electric fans on the body core temperature and heart rate of 18 participants aged 65-85 years, who were exposed to a simulated extreme indoor environment of 36 degrees ...

While specific needs can vary, the best mattresses for seniors should, at minimum, provide sturdy edge support, ample pressure relief and plenty of temperature regulation. To find which beds meet ...