Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Shortness of Breath published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 63
» View latimes.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
•
Next >
-
Lazarus: A roadblock to collecting travel insurance benefits
Barbara Butkus bought an airline ticket in November to fly from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C., a month later for a family reunion. Just to be on the safe side, Butkus, 80, also bought travel insurance while booking her flight through Orbitz, the...
Tags: Heart Attack, Cardiologists, Drugs and Medicines, Health and Medical Professionals, High Blood Pressure
-
Working out obesity issues on 'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition'
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition"
10 p.m. June 13, ABC
Episode: "Dana"
The premise
Dana Baker is a 44-year-old gospel singer who weighs 498 pounds. He freely admits to a regular diet of cookies, Hawaiian Punch and donuts. He sweats when...Tags: ABC (tv network), Skin Rash, Physical Conditions, Human Body, Testosterone
-
When a valve wears out
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterFormer First Lady Barbara Bush and actor-comedian Robin Williams this month joined the thousands of Americans who have come to need an artificial valve implanted to regulate the blood flow out of the heart to supply the rest of the body. Bush, 83, had...Tags: Robin Williams, Symptoms, Hospitals and Clinics, Drugs and Medicines, New York University
-
Live chat: great expectations
Times Staff Writer2007-07-30 14:49:16.0 Administrator: The chat with Heidi Murkoff will start at 3pm. 2007-07-30 15:13:59.0 Administrator: Question from Tamara: how to beat the all-day sickness in the first tr-mester? my dr. wont see me till i'm 10wks. so i've stopped...Tags: Cranberries, Symptoms, Cesarean Section, Dry Mouth, Infants
-
Outdoor buffs must exercise caution on smoggy days
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSMOG, shmog. Exercising outdoors is a way of life in Southern California, and die-hard runners, walkers, cyclists and skaters aren't going to let a brown layer of air stop them. But maybe they should. The Southland is heading into its roughest air...Tags: Wildfires, Symptoms, Scranton, Heart and Circulatory System, Inflammation
-
Tim Russert: the details about what caused his death
Special to The TimesWHEN TV journalist Tim Russert died June 13, it was heartbreaking news for his family, friends and fans. Chief of the Washington bureau of NBC News and longtime moderator of "Meet the Press," Russert was known for asking tough questions. He leaves two...Tags: Death, Angiograms, Symptoms, Diseases and Illnesses, Columbia University
-
All patients deserve to be treated as family
Special to The TimesTwo years ago, after returning from an Alaskan cruise, Jean, a widow in her mid-70s, mentioned a disturbing new health problem: During the trip, she had started having severe episodes of neck pain. Although I was not her doctor, I put on my physician...Tags: Death, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Procedures and Tests, Neck Pain, Symptoms
-
Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Mild leg swelling can be easily managed, but check with doctor first for accurate diagnosis
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: For the past couple of weeks, my calves have been swollen. They don't hurt, but I definitely notice that my socks are tighter than normal. What could be the cause? ANSWER: There are numerous causes of painless swelling of the legs...Tags: Gabapentin (drug), Medical Procedures and Tests, Liver Disease, Neurontin (drug), Cirrhosis
-
Common Heart Tests And Why They're Done
Cardiologist and Hospital of Central Connecticut medical staff memberWhether you go for a physical or already see a cardiologist, chances are your doctor may order a test to check how well your heart is working. Among the most common cardiac tests are electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and stress test. Each test helps to...Tags: Fatigue, Fainting, Symptoms, High Blood Pressure, Chest Pains
-
Doctor, do I have to take this medication forever?
Premium Health News Servicehttp://www.whatdoctorsknow.com Who would want to take a medication every day unless there was a very good reason to do so? Do we have alternatives that actually are effective? Can we take medications just until other measures become effective? These...Tags: Physical Conditions, Stroke, High Blood Pressure, Chemical Industry, Internists
-
Details disputed in condition of patient who died after abortion
A Baltimore abortion clinic whose license was suspended last week disputes that a patient suffered cardiac arrest at its facility, as the state contends. The administrator for the clinic, Associates in Ob/Gyn Care LLC on North Calvert Street, said in a...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Abortion, Swelling, Hospitals and Clinics, Social Issues
-
Bieber's terrible European vacation
RedEyeInternational man of mystery, Justin Bieber is not. (His middle name also isn't Danger. If you didn't get that reference, you have permission to skip work and go home now.) Canada's favorite drop-crotch pants-wearer, who recently achieved drinking age...Tags: Justin Bieber, International Travel, Travel
Apr 23, 2013
|Column| Los Angeles Times
Jun 27, 2011
|Column| Los Angeles Times
Mar 16, 2009
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jul 30, 2007
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jul 7, 2008
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jun 23, 2008
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jul 30, 2007
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jun 5, 2013
|Story| Tribune Media Services
May 22, 2013
|Story| Hartford Courant
May 8, 2013
|Story| Tribune Media Services
Mar 12, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Mar 18, 2013
|Story| RedEye
