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It can be a real pain in the neck. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks ...

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When temperatures drop and cold and flu season kicks in, many turn to humidifiers to soothe symptoms like sore throats, chapped lips and sinus dryness. Humidifiers also offer relief to those suffering ...

A popular material for kitchen countertops has been linked to a life-threatening lung disease, silicosis. Health officials in ...

Your lungs begin to heal after quitting vaping. The long-term effects of e-cigarette use are still being studied. Vaping can lead to chronic lung diseases and decreased lung capacity. The good news is ...

Health officials confirmed Massachusetts’ first case of silicosis in a man who worked for a stone countertop fabrication and installation company for 14 years The Massachusetts Department of Health ...

Massachusetts health officials announced Tuesday that the state has confirmed its first case of an incurable lung disease linked to exposure to certain countertop stones. The disease is particularly ...

Clubbed nails have a distinctive curvature and softness. This nail change can be harmless, but it may be a sign of lung or heart disease. Seeking medical care if your nails change shape or become ...

WE TURN TO FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH TONIGHT IN THE STATE’S FIRST CONFIRMED CASE OF SILICOSIS. OFFICIALS SAY THAT IT’S A LUNG DISEASE THAT IS DANGEROUS BUT IS ALSO PREVENTABLE AID. DID I SAY IT CORRECTLY?

A 40-year-old construction worker diagnosed with a serious lung condition was the first recorded workforce case of the disease in Massachusetts, public health officials said. The worker contracted ...