COPD could become the third most common cause of death by 2020, according to data from the American Thoracic Society and Education for Health.
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COPD could become third most common cause of death
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Diabetics have three to five times higher risk of developing tuberculosis
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Researchers discover gene therapy to prevent progression of emphysema
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After heart attack 42 percent of women will die; 24 percent of men
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Better health is only a few key strokes away
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Cancer to overtake heart disease as a killer
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Cause of death not determined
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Over a dozens officers health may be in danger
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Ancient disease close to being eradicated
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More than half US smokers have tried to quit
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Flu season could end up being worst in many years
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Patients with pneumonia more likely to die if they have Vitamin D deficiency
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Swine flu ``could infect third of world's population''
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Homicide no longer a leading cause of death
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Airline industry will take 'three years to recover'
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Carbon monoxide might cause long lasting heart damage:
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Number of pensioners in UK set to rise by over a third