Veggies Provide Tasty Way to Ease COPD Symptoms

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects at least 16 million Americans. Often associated with cigarette smoking, COPD is the nation’s #4 leading cause of death. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Medical School have just published the findings of a recent study that suggests a diet rich in vegetables, particularly broccoli, may help the body produce enzymes that fight the negative effects of tobacco smoking. Read more

Easier Breathing May Be Big Win for COPD Computer Game

Researchers at the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital in Hines, Illinois, are working with a computer game they hope will encourage patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to get the much-needed exercise that makes breathing easier and more efficient. Read more