PREVENTION & WELLBEING

Yemen’s struggle: a need for oxygen amid the crisis Due to the crisis in Yemen has left many health facilities grappling with urgent needs that must be met to be able to provide essential health services. These needs include electricity and fuel: a shortage affecting both the public and private sectors and disrupting oxygen production […]

GPs are being forced to drive people to A&E themselves after being told by 999 to call back only when the “patient stopped breathing”. A shocking video shows how GPs at Wilmslow Health Centre had to bring a “deteriorating” elderly man to hospital to “save” his life after waiting hours for an ambulance. 3 Dr […]

Recognizing Hypothermia: A Public Health Concern Hypothermia is a severe condition in which the body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F). Recognizing the symptoms is critical, as they can be life-threatening if not immediately treated. Understanding these signs, particularly during colder months, ensures the safety and well-being of our community. Understanding Hypothermia Hypothermia develops when the […]

Thursday, January 25, 2024 After Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Rule strengthens worker safety by requiring railroads to provide protective gear for neck and face coverage with respiratory protection WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced a final rule to improve employee safety on freight trains transporting hazardous materials. The rule requires […]

We included eight trials (seven new to this update) recruiting 510 newborns. Five trials (333 infants) compared S-LMA with surfactant administration via ETT with InSurE. One trial (48 infants) compared S-LMA with surfactant administration via ETT with S-ETT, and two trials (129 infants) compared S-LMA with no surfactant administration. We found no studies comparing S-LMA […]

More than four years after the virus that causes COVID first appeared, scientists continue to discover new ways that the illness threatens pregnant people and babies—as well as additional evidence that vaccination offers significant protection. A new study finds that babies born to women who got COVID while they were pregnant were three times more […]

Unveiling of the 50th Breathing Space bench. Pictured left to right: Jim Hume (Support in Mind Scotland); Maree Todd (MSP ); Lisa-Jane Dock, Breathing Space; and Cathy Steer (Suicide Prevention Group) (Image: NHS 24) MSP Maree Todd is urging people experiencing low mood, anxiety or distress in their lives to get in touch with Breathing […]

Police across New Zealand performed more than three million breath screening tests in 2023, more than 26 per cent above 2022 figures, and the most in a decade. This, among other prevention work, helps show police’s commitment to keeping everyone safe on NZ roads, evident in the number of road deaths in 2023 being 31 […]

Breathing Space provides practical advice, a listening ear and a lifelines to individuals across Scotland during their times of emotional distress. The free and confidential phone service supporting mental health in Scotland will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next month. Maree Todd, Mental Wellbeing minister, said: “I am grateful to the Breathing Space staff for […]

PRESS RELEASE Published January 24, 2024 Sleep Apnea is an underrecognized disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by frequent breathing interruptions during sleep. It occurs when the passage of the pharynx (upper airway) collapses or stops receiving signals from the brain, causing a brief pause in breathing. The Sleep Clinic confirmed […]

Herbal oil company Olbas conducted a survey with Dr Roger Henderson to uncover why some people regularly suffer from nasal congestion. 2,000 people took part in a survey on their sleeping habits and found that people who breathe through their mouths are twice as likely to suffer. 18% said they regularly breathe through their mouths […]

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) affects infants, young children, and older adults, particularly those with compromised respiratory or cardiovascular health. Every year RSV causes approximately 58,000 to 80,000 hospitalizations and 100 to 300 deaths in children aged less than 5 years, as well as 60,000 to 160,000 hospitalizations and 6,000 to 10,000 deaths among adults aged […]

By Dr. Patricia Tan, chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare of Arizona Millions of people worldwide are participating in the health movement of Dry January, simply choosing not to drink alcohol for the month.  Because many Americans reported increasing their alcohol intake during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is concern that consumption has remained high even after […]

A young Indian girl receiving a dose of oral polio vaccine by a trained healthcare worker in July 2022. Source – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pub;ic Domain Coping with the challenges of parenting can become more stressful for those concerned about the influenza, COVID-19, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). In the U.S. there […]

Visiongain Reports Ltd Visiongain has published a new report entitled Respiratory Drug Delivery Market Report 2024-2034: Forecasts by Product (Formulations, Devices), by Formulations (Dry Powder, Suspension Aerosol, Solution Aerosol), by Devices (Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs), Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs), Nebulizers, Accessories), by Nebulizers (Soft Mist Nebulizers, Jet Nebulizers, Ultrasonic Nebulizers), by Canister (Plain Canisters, Coated […]

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the National Health Service ( NHS). Spreading very easily, the infection can lead to serious problems. As a result, the NHS regularly urges the public to get their babies and children vaccinated against it. Whooping […]

Copyright 2024 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved2024-01-23 BURKE, Va., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nanda Semenyuk, a trailblazer in wellness and fitness, has launched the ‘Breathe mE’ online program with YU2SHINE, marking a significant milestone as the first US certified hypopressive coach bringing this revolutionary technique to the United States. ‘Breathe mE’ is a meticulously […]

The promise of breathwork is appealingly simple: that the key to physical health, inner peace, improved performance and self-actualization is something we are already doing roughly 20,000 times a day. According to its adherents – which include Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Gisele Bundchen, and a woman I met at a party last weekend – by […]

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered a significant link between breathing patterns during sleep and the brain’s ability to consolidate memories. This finding, published in Nature Communications, sheds light on how the simple act of breathing might play a pivotal role in organizing the brain’s memory-related activities during sleep. The motivation behind this innovative […]

What to keep in your bag to improve your mental health Clinical psychologist Dr. Mattu shares what he keeps in his bag to help keep him balanced throughout the day. For those feeling overwhelmed in the Louisville area, who may need some extra support navigating those stressful day-to-day interactions, these workshops just might be exactly […]