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Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patient Thriving with the Help of UH Program
In the 1980s, children with cystic fibrosis rarely survived beyond their teens. But advances in care now give adult patients the chance to survive and flourish.

Testicle Pain Is Rarely Cancer – But Don’t Ignore It
The testicles are sensitive organs, and pain can be caused by many things, including injury, infection and fluid buildup.

Full-Body Scans for Early Disease Detection? There Are Drawbacks
The commercial scans have attracted attention from the media, celebrities and influencers as a way to possibly catch early signs of disease.

What to Know About Legionnaires’ Disease
The disease is caused by legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread when water is inhaled as a mist.

10 Medications That Don’t Mix Well With Coffee
Learn how coffee can change the way your body absorbs certain drugs, reducing their effectiveness and causing unpleasant side effects.

Can Weight Loss Drugs Help Treat Sleep Apnea?
Unlike most therapies that only treat symptoms, weight loss medication treats a common cause of sleep apnea.

Managing Chronic Sinus Symptoms? There’s an App for That
New technology can help patients take a more active role in their sinus health and find relief from symptoms.

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: A Rare but Serious Viral Illness
Spread by contact with rodent waste and nesting materials, hantavirus can cause serious symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing and severe respiratory distress.