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Cigarette smoking has been strongly linked to health conditions like heart disease and lung cancer. Other than these two dreaded disease, heavy smoking may also cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This condition causes inflammation and damages the small airways of the lung tissue and may cause breathing difficulties. is usually a combination of two similar conditions: chronic bronchitis and chronic emphysema. Because cigarette smoking is the major cause of these two conditions, they often occur together in the same person. damage is progressive and permanent and has become one of the fastest-growing health problems. It has become the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and is responsible for more than 96,000 deaths annually. Because of these health conditions the need to quit smoking has become more important than ever. Understanding is essential in encouraging smokers to quit this dreaded and potentially fatal habit.

Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis is caused by inhaling bronchial irritants like cigarette smoke, chemical fumes, air pollution, and environmental irritants like mold or dust. Cigarette smoke may increase the risk for infection because it damages the cilia or the small hair-like projections that protect the lungs from bacteria and other foreign particles out of the lungs. This disease develops slowly, middle aged and older individuals have heightened risks of getting diagnosed with bronchitis. Symptoms of chronic bronchitis may include wheezing, expectorating cough, chest pains, and persistent fatigue.

Emphysema

Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease that is characterized by the enlargement of the alveoli or air sacks. Emphysema may reduce the elasticity of the lungs and may result in the collapse of the bronchioles, the first airway that no longer contain cartilage. As this happens, air cannot leave the alveoli therefore hampering the function of the lungs. The lungs may lose their ability to shrink during exhalation. Reduced exhalation may also reduce the amount of air that is inhaled. Because of this condition, waste air is not easily removed from the lungs and oxygen-rich air is not restored. Individuals with emphysema may have a hard time breathing and oftentimes gasp for air. Emphysema is most common on individuals aged 50 and older and may occur with other respiratory disease like bronchitis.

Causes and symptoms of may include the following:

Lifestyle. Cigarette smoking is by far the most important risk factor for

Malaria kills more people worldwide than once thought, study says
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Posting simple signs might get people to take the stairs more often
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Piolin pitches P90X, challenges listeners to get in shape
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Consultants weigh in on how Komen for the Cure handled the crisis
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Komen's decision to aid Planned Parenthood again sparks reactions
As soon as Susan G. Komen for the Cure issued an unexpected statement reversing its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, statements praising and criticizing the move were released.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c61dc1f/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen%27s+decision+to+aid+Planned+Parenthood+again+sparks+reactions&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-decision-reversal-reactions-20120203%2C0%2C5026781.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen%27s+decision+to+aid+Planned+Parenthood+again+sparks+reactions&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-decision-reversal-reactions-20120203%2C0%2C5026781.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123996020971/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c61dc1f/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123996020971/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c61dc1f/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funding
In a reversal of policy after a nationwide uproar over its decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen for the Curesaid Friday that it will amend its new funding rules and allow continued funding of breast health programs operated by the clinic.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c61a8f1/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen+reverses+decision+to+cut+Planned+Parenthood+funding&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-reversal-20120203%2C0%2C3187172.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen+reverses+decision+to+cut+Planned+Parenthood+funding&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-reversal-20120203%2C0%2C3187172.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123996026089/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c61a8f1/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123996026089/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c61a8f1/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
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Congress members ask Komen to rethink Planned Parenthood fund cuts
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Komen officials say it's not about abortion
Officials for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation defended its decision to eventually end grants to Planned Parenthood for breast-health activities and suggested that the Komen money might be better spent elsewhere.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5bb718/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen+officials+say+it%27s+not+about+abortion&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-response-20120202%2C0%2C5376242.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen+officials+say+it%27s+not+about+abortion&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-response-20120202%2C0%2C5376242.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995981603/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5bb718/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995981603/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5bb718/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Nonprofits react: Dr. Susan Love says she's saddened by Komen decision
In the wake of Tuesday's announcement that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure will be ending grants for breast cancer screening and other breast-health services to Planned Parenthood, other women's health organizations have decried the move, calling it politically motivated and linking it to the abortion debate. <img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5b0c0b/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Nonprofits+react%3A+Dr.+Susan+Love+says+she%27s+saddened+by+Komen+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-susan-love-komen-planned-parenthood-20120202%2C0%2C2399560.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Nonprofits+react%3A+Dr.+Susan+Love+says+she%27s+saddened+by+Komen+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-susan-love-komen-planned-parenthood-20120202%2C0%2C2399560.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977911/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0c0b/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977911/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0c0b/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen CEO says politics didn't cause break with Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to stop giving money to Planned Parenthood for breast health services was not politically motivated, said the group's founder and chief executive in a new video posted on the organization's site and YouTube.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5b0502/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen+CEO+says+politics+didn%27t+cause+break+with+Planned+Parenthood&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-statement-video-20120202%2C0%2C1601650.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen+CEO+says+politics+didn%27t+cause+break+with+Planned+Parenthood&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-statement-video-20120202%2C0%2C1601650.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977068/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0502/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977068/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0502/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
In Komen fallout, abortion-breast cancer myth is resurrected
The long-debunked idea that abortions can contribute to breast cancer is reappearing amid the outpouring of comments this week on Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood breast-health programs.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5b0503/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=In+Komen+fallout%2C+abortion-breast+cancer+myth+is+resurrected&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-abortion-20120202%2C0%2C535763.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=In+Komen+fallout%2C+abortion-breast+cancer+myth+is+resurrected&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-abortion-20120202%2C0%2C535763.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977067/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0503/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995977067/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5b0503/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Sugar can harm like alcohol and tobacco; regulate it, article says
Move over salt. Step aside, saturated fat. There&rsquo;s a new public enemy in the pantry, and it&rsquo;s &hellip; sugar.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c54fbac/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Sugar+can+harm+like+alcohol+and+tobacco%3B+regulate+it%2C+article+says&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-added-sugar-tax-lustig-20120201%2C0%2C7380295.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Sugar+can+harm+like+alcohol+and+tobacco%3B+regulate+it%2C+article+says&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-added-sugar-tax-lustig-20120201%2C0%2C7380295.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995946635/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54fbac/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995946635/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54fbac/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Showing kids photos of vegetables may get them to eat a bit more
Kids don't always eat their vegetables, but does showing them photos of veggies make them consume more?<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c54d0ba/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Showing+kids+photos+of+vegetables+may+get+them+to+eat+a+bit+more&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-school-lunch-vegetables-20120201%2C0%2C2923892.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Showing+kids+photos+of+vegetables+may+get+them+to+eat+a+bit+more&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-school-lunch-vegetables-20120201%2C0%2C2923892.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995990622/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54d0ba/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995990622/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54d0ba/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen, Planned Parenthood and Congress: What's the status?
What's the status of the congressional investigation of Planned Parenthood?<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c550011/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen%2C+Planned+Parenthood+and+Congress%3A+What%27s+the+status%3F&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-congressional-investigation-20120201%2C0%2C4337608.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen%2C+Planned+Parenthood+and+Congress%3A+What%27s+the+status%3F&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-congressional-investigation-20120201%2C0%2C4337608.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div>
Planned Parenthood: Sen. Alex Padilla a Komen 'Pink Tie Guy' no more
Now it's real serious. California state Sen. Alex Padilla says he's severing ties -- and taking off his own tie -- with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The announcement comes a day after the Komen foundation announced it was ending grants to Planned Parenthood for breast-cancer screening and other breast-health services.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c54e0cf/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Planned+Parenthood%3A+Sen.+Alex+Padilla+a+Komen+%27Pink+Tie+Guy%27+no+more&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-alex-padilla-pink-tie-komen-planned-parenthood-breast-cancer-20120201%2C0%2C5270689.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Planned+Parenthood%3A+Sen.+Alex+Padilla+a+Komen+%27Pink+Tie+Guy%27+no+more&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-alex-padilla-pink-tie-komen-planned-parenthood-breast-cancer-20120201%2C0%2C5270689.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995939668/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54e0cf/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995939668/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54e0cf/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
In wake of Komen-Planned Parenthood rift, eyes turn to Karen Handel
As pro-choice supporters sound off over the decision by Susan G. Komen for the Cure to pull grants to Planned Parenthood for funding breast-cancer screening and other breast health services, some have suggested a link between Tuesday's announcement and Komen's hiring of a self-described "pro-life Christian" last year to a prominent position within the foundation.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c54959a/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=In+wake+of+Komen-Planned+Parenthood+rift%2C+eyes+turn+to+Karen+Handel&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-susan-komen-planned-parenthood-breast-cancer-20120201%2C0%2C7491587.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=In+wake+of+Komen-Planned+Parenthood+rift%2C+eyes+turn+to+Karen+Handel&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-susan-komen-planned-parenthood-breast-cancer-20120201%2C0%2C7491587.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995943798/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54959a/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995943798/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c54959a/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Sleep apnea may make people more prone to silent strokes
Having severe sleep apnea may make people more at risk for silent strokes and small brain lesions, researchers found.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5483b3/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Sleep+apnea+may+make+people+more+prone+to+silent+strokes&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-stroke-sleep-apnea-20120201%2C0%2C2331742.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Sleep+apnea+may+make+people+more+prone+to+silent+strokes&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-stroke-sleep-apnea-20120201%2C0%2C2331742.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995937564/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5483b3/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995937564/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5483b3/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Wake-up stroke victims can receive clot-busting drugs, study says
Stroke victims who are treated with blood-clot dissolving medications often recover better than people who don't receive the drugs. The medications, called tissue plasminogen activators, must be given within 4.5 hours of the first symptoms of stroke. Many people arrive at the hospital too late for the therapy.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c546313/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Wake-up+stroke+victims+can+receive+clot-busting+drugs%2C+study+says&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-stroke-20120201%2C0%2C2920091.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Wake-up+stroke+victims+can+receive+clot-busting+drugs%2C+study+says&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-stroke-20120201%2C0%2C2920091.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995986534/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c546313/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995986534/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c546313/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Internet heats up over Komen's Planned Parenthood decision
The recent announcement from Susan G. Komen for the Cure to cut funds to Planned Parenthood has prompted lively discussions on public message boards, Twitter and Facebook arguing both for and against the decision.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c540f0f/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Internet+heats+up+over+Komen%27s+Planned+Parenthood+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-comments-20120201%2C0%2C6599645.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Internet+heats+up+over+Komen%27s+Planned+Parenthood+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-comments-20120201%2C0%2C6599645.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995985933/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c540f0f/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995985933/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c540f0f/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen affiliate 'frustrated' by Planned Parenthood decision
Not everyone associated with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure is happy about the group's decision to sever ties with Planned Parenthood.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c5419f2/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen+affiliate+%27frustrated%27+by+Planned+Parenthood+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-connecticut-planned-parenthood-20120201%2C0%2C7872409.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen+affiliate+%27frustrated%27+by+Planned+Parenthood+decision&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-connecticut-planned-parenthood-20120201%2C0%2C7872409.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995934224/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5419f2/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995934224/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c5419f2/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Komen decision triggering petitions, donations
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation's decision to yank its funding from Planned Parenthood has triggered a flood of donations to Planned Parenthood and at least two petitions aimed at reversing the decision.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c539e0a/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Komen+decision+triggering+petitions%2C+donations&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-20120201%2C0%2C689940.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Komen+decision+triggering+petitions%2C+donations&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-komen-planned-parenthood-20120201%2C0%2C689940.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995982019/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c539e0a/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995982019/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c539e0a/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Chronic conditions' toll tallied
The sunny fact that Americans are living longer, more productive lives has a dark side: More of us than ever live with chronic illnesses that are not only a drag on sufferers' time and energy, but on the nation's pocketbook. The Institute of Medicine on Tuesday put a dollar figure on the cost of caring for chronic illness in the United States--$1.5 trillion yearly, fully three-fourths of annual healthcare spending.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c4deb61/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Chronic+conditions%27+toll+tallied&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-chronic-disease-toll-20120131%2C0%2C4463435.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Chronic+conditions%27+toll+tallied&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-chronic-disease-toll-20120131%2C0%2C4463435.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995895216/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c4deb61/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995895216/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c4deb61/a2.img" border="0"/></a>
Olympian Natalie Coughlin on food: Eat healthfully, but enjoy it
Swimmer Natalie Coughlin didn't earn 11 Olympic medals by eating junk food. The 29-year-old has been interested in food since her days at UC Berkeley, when she began to break out of her grilled chicken and broccoli habit and explore more appealing fare.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622900/s/1c4db9d8/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=en&title=Olympian+Natalie+Coughlin+on+food%3A+Eat+healthfully%2C+but+enjoy+it&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-natalie-coughlin-food-nutrition-20120131%2C0%2C3357426.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Olympian+Natalie+Coughlin+on+food%3A+Eat+healthfully%2C+but+enjoy+it&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fhealth%2Fla-heb-natalie-coughlin-food-nutrition-20120131%2C0%2C3357426.story%3Ftrack%3Drss" target="_blank"><img src="http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995900077/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c4db9d8/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/123995900077/u/49/f/622900/c/34253/s/1c4db9d8/a2.img" border="0"/></a>

COPD and accounts for at least 80% of all cases. Cigar and pipe smoking can also cause COPD. Air pollution and industrial dust and fumes are the known air pollutants that worsen the ailment.
Age. Chronic bronchitis is more common in people over 40 years old; emphysema occurs more often in people 65 years of age and older.
Socioeconomic class. COPD-related deaths are about twice as high among unskilled and semi-skilled laborers as among professionals.
Family clustering. It is thought that heredity predisposes people in certain families to the development of when other causes, such as smoking and air pollution, are present.
Lung infections that can either be viral or bacterial.

Treatment for is dependent on the patient's condition and the severity of the disease. With a health program that involves respiratory care, disability and other symptoms can be prevented and therefore reducing the occurrence of early deaths. However, no treatments are proven to cure this disease. Certain treatments are only designed to alleviate symptoms and increase survival rate.

Rather than focusing on the cure, lifestyle changes that may prevent the development of should be emphasized. The occurrence of may be prevented if individuals who smoke quit smoking, maintain good nutrition, drink lots of fluids, maintain proper weight, and exercise. Understanding the health risks of of are essential in making smokers quit smoking.