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How Lifestyle Changes Helped Minimize My COPD Episodes

Edi Mesa made these lifestyle changes in order to keep COPD episodes to a minimum.

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Medicare Stumbles Managing a Costly Problem — Chronic Illness

Nearly a decade ago, Medicare launched a program to help the two-thirds of beneficiaries with chronic conditions by paying their doctors an additional monthly fee to coordinate their care. The strategy has largely failed to live up to its potential; only about 4 percent of potentially eligible beneficiaries in the traditional Medicare program are enrolled, […]

Getting Cancer Care in Rural America

With fewer oncologists in rural areas than in cities, there are challenges in getting cancer care. Find out what may help bridge that gap.

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Common Chemicals: Breast Cancer Link?

Experts discuss whether chemicals in our environment have a connection to the risk of breast cancer.

Are Transgender People at Risk of Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer can happen in people of any gender. Learn about what factors affect breast cancer risk in transgender people.