Several medical experts and public health officials have expressed increasing concern that a surge in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is overlapping with an increase in COVID-19 transmission and an “earlier than usual” flu season. This is raising warnings that a “tripledemic” of respiratory illness may emerge this winter according to Dr. Michelle Jowdy, […]

KARACHI: “More than 50 per cent of the atoms in our body are composed of particles from intergalactic space. These atoms make up the proteins in our DNA of which 99 per cent is similar to that of chimpanzees,” said Deepak Chopra, acclaimed Indian-American author and a pioneer in personal transformation while speaking at the […]

All about sleep paralysis: Causes, symptoms and prevention Nov 07, 2022, 12:48 pm 2 min read Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep Sleep paralysis is a condition where you feel conscious and active while sleeping but are unable to move or speak. It takes place when a person […]

“Whilst research in adults is limited, in a study amongst mouth breathing children, 86 percent slept with their mouth open, 79 percent snored, 77 percent had itchy noses, 62 percent drooled on the pillow, 62 percent had night-time breathing difficulties or restless sleep, 49 percent had blocked nose and 43 percent showed daytime irritability.” Who […]

The social media platform TikTok has helped spread yet another potentially dangerous idea: taping your lips shut to stop mouth breathing at night. “If you have obstructive sleep apnoea, yes, this can be very dangerous,” sleep specialist Dr Raj Dasgupta said. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The surprising reasons people sleep with their mouth taped shut. […]

The vagus nerve is a key part of your parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the body’s rest-and-digest functions. It influences everything from breathing and heart rate to digestion, which can significantly impact your mental health. Our vagus nerves play a key role in our overall health and well-being. Increasing the activity of this nerve can […]

The Covid-19 pandemic caused chaos throughout the world but one thing this pandemic taught us was the importance of adopting healthy eating habits, which not only nourishes the body but also ensure long-term wellness. The coronavirus pandemic has heightened our awareness of the food we consume and has instilled in us all the habits of […]

The European Commission (EC) has approved Beyfortus (nirsevimab) for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in newborns and infants during their first RSV season. Beyfortus – which is being developed jointly by Sanofi (Euronext: SAN) and AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN) – is the first and only single-dose RSV protective option for […]

LONDON: The European Commission has authorized the world’s first one-dose drug against a respiratory virus that sickens millions of babies and children globally every year. In a statement on Friday, drugmakers Sanofi and AstraZeneca said the commission had given the green light to nirsevimab, a laboratory-developed antibody designed to protect infants during their first exposure […]

Fri, Nov 4th 2022 03:15 pm Surge in RSV & flu cases prompt warning and call to help prevent illness, protect vulnerable community members Submitted by the Erie County Department of Health The Erie County Department of Health and Kaleida Health are alerting local residents of a surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses. This is based […]

As COVID-19 and the flu remain top of mind for many, another infection disease is currently causing panic, especially among parents: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). While RSV is common, with many cases often mimicking the common cold, it can, in more severe incidents, cause breathing problems and even pneumonia. While anyone can get RSV, kids […]

Respiratory viruses are rapidly spreading among children statewide — weeks earlier than doctors normally expect a fall surge to begin. Local hospitals are feeling the stress, with inpatient beds across the city filling up. The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is no different, with cases high enough to send nearby ambulances to hospitals farther […]

As Respiratory Viruses Circulate, Michigan Hospitals Urge Vigilance, Prevention Michigan children’s hospitals and pediatric healthcare leaders are raising awareness about a pediatric hospital bed shortage and urging the public to help prevent respiratory illnesses, which are rapidly spreading in the form of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. Michigan pediatric intensive care unit hospital beds […]

At a briefing today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged Americans to take steps to protect against a surge in flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other seasonal viruses in the weeks leading up to the holiday season. With COVID-19 levels expected to rise, the illness activity could place more strain on […]

Help preserve hospital capacity by getting all recommended vaccines and staying home when sick STATEWIDE (Nov. 4, 2022) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment continues to monitor increases in respiratory viruses, including flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19. CDPHE is supporting the coordination of hospitals as they plan for the possibility […]

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash November 4, 2022 Submitted by the Hingham Health Department The Hingham Health Department would like to share this letter to Massachusetts families with suggestions for preventing respiratory illness, signed jointly by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dear Families, […]

By Mark Patton Chandler Watson had just celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary the weekend before his family traveled to Bald Head Island, North Carolina, for a vacation on Independence Day weekend in 2020. It was a weekend that changed his life. But first it took it. The Severna Park native and current Arnold resident has […]

As Respiratory Viruses Circulate, Michigan Hospitals Urge Vigilance, Prevention Michigan children’s hospitals and pediatric healthcare leaders are raising awareness about a pediatric hospital bed shortage and urging the public to help prevent respiratory illnesses, which are rapidly spreading in the form of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. Michigan pediatric intensive care unit hospital beds […]

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LONDON — The European Commission has authorized the world’s first one-dose drug against a respiratory virus that sickens millions of babies and children globally every year. In a statement Friday, drugmakers Sanofi and AstraZeneca said the European Commission had given the green light to nirsevimab, a laboratory-developed antibody designed to protect infants during their first […]

















