It's important to learn the symptoms of respiratory distress to know how to respond appropriately.

Work-related lung diseases are lung problems that are made worse in certain work environments. They are caused by long-term exposure to certain irritants that are breathed into the lungs. These lung diseases may have lasting effects, even after the exposure ends. Read on for more details.

Depression is a whole-body illness. It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. Depression affects the way you eat and sleep. It also can affect the way you feel about yourself and things. It is not the same as being unhappy or in a "blue" mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. When you have depression, you can't "pull yourself together" and get better. Treatment is often needed and many times crucial to recovery.

Emphysema is a chronic lung condition in which the air sacs (alveoli) may be destroyed, narrowed, collapsed, stretched, or overinflated. Pulmonary emphysema is part of a group of lung diseases called COPD. Here's what you need to know.

Certain tests and screenings may be scheduled during your pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will advise you on which tests you'll need.

Don't smoke during your pregnancy and limit how much time you spend in environments where there is secondhand smoke.

The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman, but the most obvious sign usually is a missed period.

In most cases, sex during pregnancy is safe. In fact, with your healthcare provider's approval, sexual relations can continue until delivery.

During this trimester, the weight of your growing baby will multiply more than 7 times — and you will start showing more.

Regular visits to your healthcare provider are an important part of a healthy pregnancy. You and your growing baby will be carefully watched with tests done to assess any potential risks and develop a treatment plan, if needed.