PREVENTION & WELLBEING

  Qualitative Research Study accomplished by Stratagem Market Insights research’s database of 350 pages, titled “Global Breathing Gas Humidification System Market Study” with 100+ market data Tables, Pie Charts, Graphs & Figures spread through Pages and easy-to-understand detailed analysis. The statistical and numerical data are represented in graphical format for a neat understanding of facts and figures […]

How to be sure that you have an Omicron BF.7 infection? Symptoms can often be very vague. In fact, it has been found that COVID tests do not detect the exact strain. After the first strain of Omicron was detected, sub variants of Omicron quickly emerged, with BA.2 becoming the most prevalent strain in the […]

CHRISTMAS should be filled with fun and cheer, but it can also be a time for mishaps and accidents.  All that mulled wine, food and present wrapping can increase our risks of a range of health issues, from choking to burns. 1 Disaster may strike this Christmas – so it’s best to be preparedCredit: Getty […]

WASHINGTON: Children exhale significantly fewer potentially infectious particles than adults at least this is true for the small respiratory droplets that are predominantly produced in the lungs. This is a key finding of a study conducted by the Max Planck Institutes for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) and for Chemistry in collaboration with the University Gottingen […]

PEOPLE struggling with their mental health are being urged not to wait until the festive period ends to seek support. Mental wellbeing minister Kevin Stewart has said mental health support remains available over the Christmas period. When GPs are closed, he urged people to contact NHS 24’s mental health hub. And a range of charities such […]

A pediatrician working with the Northern Health authority is the latest to warn the public over the surge of flu infections among children and youth, an issue plaguing most of B.C. this fall and winter. Dr. Kirsten Miller, the medical lead for the authority’s child and youth health program, says the 12-bed pediatric ward of University Hospital […]

Da Nang is experiencing cold wave conditions that can affect the health of local residents, make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications. A quick drop to cold temperatures will make you, especially vulnerable populations including older adults and children, more likely to get sick as cold weather create favorable conditions for […]

Every fall, doctors’ offices and hospitals fill up with babies who are having trouble breathing, which means the annual respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemic has begun. The News & Observer spoke with Dr. David Weber, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the University of North Carolina, Director of the School of Medicine and Medical Director of […]

​TAKE A breath. Where do you feel it land? What happens to your shoulders, your abdomen, your face? For something that is so vital to our health and well-being, we’re not terribly good at breathing. We seem to either forget about it entirely, or we take big gulps, perhaps to make up for lost time. […]

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a contagious virus. It’s slightly more contagious than other respiratory viruses, but there are ways to reduce your risk of contracting this virus. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can cause respiratory infections in adults and children. The symptoms of this infection can include runny nose, coughing, and […]

Dec 22, 2022 2:00 PM Author: University of Utah Health Communications Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a degenerative lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs and difficulty breathing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD. But millions more might be unknowingly […]

Pollutants and allergens can be a trigger for people who suffer from respiratory diseases. With lung cancer becoming the leading cause of mortality in the world, health care workers are trying to find a solution to reduce the risk factors.  For people who own pets, animal dander and fur can cause several breathing issues. As […]

(ABC 6 News) – Arctic air will plunge into the region heading into the holiday weekend with dangerous wind chills expected to approach -40° or colder. There are several life-threatening conditions from exposure to cold including frostbite and hypothermia. Mayo Clinic released information on what to look for and how to stay safe in the […]

A newly published meta-analysis, encompassing seven studies and nearly 300 subjects, has found certain types of bacteria found in fermented foods may help people suffering from persistent bad breath. Halitosis, the clinical term for stinky breath, can be caused by microorganisms in the mouth producing volatile organic compounds. So recently researchers have begun to investigate […]

For many people, Wi-Fi is a figurative lifesaver. Now, new research from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) might be able to turn it into a literal one as well. By modifying an off-the-shelf Wi-Fi router with a firmware update and using a deep-learning algorithm, scientists were able to detect breathing patterns that […]

    Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a normal childhood illness, but it is currently generating concern in many countries because it appears to be behaving abnormally. Usually, cases start to increase in Autumn, peaking in mid-Winter, before tailing off in late Spring. Since the arrival of COVID-19, however, this predictable pattern appears to […]

Respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, impose a significant burden on patients and society as a whole. These conditions can severely impact a person’s quality of life, leading to difficulty breathing, fatigue, and decreased physical activity. They can also lead to hospitalizations, missed work and school days, and even premature mortality. […]

Maria LaptevaGetty Images Feelings of stress and anxiety can be scary, especially when accompanied by physical sensations too. But there are techniques available to help… In an article with CNBC, Dr Tara Swart (a neuroscientist, medical doctor and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan), revealed her top three exercises for putting a stop to feelings of […]

Lucy explains that the eating plan is high in complex carbohydrates but low in protein which mainly comes from plants (20 grams compared to 50 grams in the Western diet), packed with prebiotic food is eaten every day, either in the form of kefir or fermented vegetables and zero use of sugar, refined carbohydrates or any processed foods. Mini meditations […]