Many people expect heart disease to cause chest pain. But experts say some of the earliest warning signs can appear in other parts of the body.

Early signs of emphysema may be subtle, including shortness of breath during physical activity, a mild cough, and slight fatigue, so it’s important to pay attention to any changes in your breathing or ...

Are you suffering from chest pain and breathlessness suddenly? While this may raise concerns about a possible heart attack because the symptoms coincide, there's also a temporary heart condition which ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Most people know heart disease is the top killer of both men and women, but here’s the harsh truth: women are more likely to ...

Warning signs of heart disease, particularly in its early stages, may be detected through the hands. A US doctor shared signs ...

When the winter months hit, it’s common to feel like it's difficult to catch your breath or experience a sensation of shortness of breath, but when is it actually something more serious? There has ...

Signs that pneumonia is improving can include less frequent coughing and shortness of breath. How long pneumonia lasts can vary from person to person. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes ...

If you have noticed your energy level is lower and you are more short of breath even when performing the normal activities in your daily life, don't ignore these feelings, or chalk them up to "getting ...

A concise guide to men's health risks, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health. Learn early signs and ...

A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a tactile fever, cough, and shortness of breath that have persisted for approximately 7 days. The patient notes that his symptoms have ...