Improving the health of the gut microbiome by way of fecal transplant (in mice) and dietary modification (in humans), has been shown by researchers to noticeably improve COPD symptoms. The finding ...

U.S. adults faced a greater likelihood for COPD if their daily sugar caloric intake from sugar-sweetened beverages was 10% or ...

The focus on curbing COPD prevalence has largely focused on smoking cessation, but there are other factors, including diet, that can contribute to the risk of developing COPD. Adhering to a healthy ...

People with certain chronic lung diseases might breathe a bit easier when their diets contain healthy foods like fruits and fish, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 2,200 adults ...

Registered dietitians have some new advice for your patients with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), now that the American Dietetic Association has published evidence-based ...

Some healthy habits can help reduce your chances of getting lung infections while living with COPD. Learn more here.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) isn’t just one condition. It’s a family of diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis that interfere with your breathing. In chronic bronchitis, ...

Many people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) don’t get enough vitamin D. If that applies to you, you may be able to stave off some complications that COPD can cause if you can get ...