Neurons talk to each other using chemical signals called neurotransmitters. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have drawn on structural biology expertise to determine structures of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), a key component of neuronal communication. By visualizing VMAT2 in different states, scientists now better understand how it functions and how the different […]

Children suffering from chronic lung-related issues, such as asthma, allergic disorders, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, are facing a tough time as pollution levels spike in Delhi. Hospitals across the city are reporting a spike in such patients at their out-patient and in-patient departments and emergency. At Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, which comes under […]

Previous COVID-19 infection was associated with a significantly increased risk for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children aged 0 to 5 years in 2022, researchers reported in Family Medicine and Community Health. Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to examine potential linkage between previous COVID-19 infection in children aged 0 to 5 years and […]

The cooler seasons provide the Brazos Valley a much-needed respite from the Texas heat but also brings unwanted guests: respiratory viruses. Respiratory virus season often sees an increase in respiratory illness including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. While COVID and the flu are expected to have a similar hospitalization amount as last year […]

Aries Health Horoscope Today Your mental as well as physical health will be good today. However, try to avoid driving at a high speed as it can lead to an accident. Pregnant women should avoid participating in adventure sport activities. People with a history of asthma might develop breathing issues. Try to stick to a […]

Newswise — Researchers have reached an agreement on how best to measure the severity and impact of Long COVID by identifying a “Core Outcome Measure Set” (COMS). The research, published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine is co-led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London and in collaboration with the World Health Organisation […]

Here’s how the symptoms compare to COVID-19, and how to avoid getting infected. Dreamstime TNS Valley fever infection rates are beginning to rise in neighboring San Joaquin County, and a significant spike is being seen in the region “even considering the normally higher rates found in the Central Valley,” according to the county’s public health […]

Due to a number of factors, wintertime lung care is more important. Breathing problems and discomfort may result from the cold air’s harsh effects on your respiratory system. Furthermore, the use of heating systems indoors can dry up the air, irritating your respiratory system and raising your risk of respiratory problems. Also, wintertime frequently brings […]

November is designated as National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and educate the public about this debilitating respiratory condition. COPD is a chronic lung disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and it encompasses conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. While it affects people in both urban […]

Schneck Pulmonology is now using the Food & Drug Administration-approved Spiration Valve System for the treatment of severe emphysema. This innovation provides physicians an important new therapy for the treatment of adult patients who are suffering from the symptoms of severe emphysema, such as shortness of breath, according to a news release from Schneck Medical […]

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. Wayne County – Stomach viruses, asthma flare-ups, fall allergies, coughs, colds, influenza, COVID, pink eye Dr. Tiffney Widner — Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan “Please monitor candy intake, post-Halloween. We are seeing […]

Pollutants lower immunity levels and increase inflammation in children, say experts The air pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi, hit emergency levels on November 2, 2023, with the air quality index in several locations reaching close to 500 — the highest the measurement will go. While emergency measures have kicked in, which include shutting […]

Data from the CPCB says a few places in Delhi recorded AQI levels in the ‘severe’ category, above 400 New Delhi: The air quality across north India, especially the national capital further deteriorated on November 03, breaching the 400-mark on the scale of 500 AQI. According to the data from the Central Pollution Control Board, […]

Mumbai: As Mumbai witnesses a poor Air Quality Index, residents of the city have reported problems like sore throat, cough and burning eyes among others. The survey by LocalCircles received nearly 7,000 responses from citizens located across Mumbai – of which 67 per cent respondents were men while 33 per cent were women. The first […]

According to a study, only 1 in 7 people in the country takes household cleaning seriously. The lack of attention to cleanliness not only leads to the accumulation of dust and allergens in homes and offices but also poses serious health risks, including triggering allergies and asthma. A recent Daison Global Dust Study Survey in […]

Additional firework and bonfire related calls this time of year add to the number of incidents being dealt with by crews and call handlers. Burns and smoke inhalation from fireworks and bonfires can be serious, particularly for those with respiratory conditions like asthma. Duncan Robertson, Paramedic and Assistant Director for Clinical Development at the Welsh […]

Don’t assume that the air you are breathing inside of your home is clean. “A number of pollutants and irritants can be present in our indoor air,” says Kenneth Mendez, president and chief executive officer of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). All of them, “can have a negative impact on indoor air […]

Dr Dhiren Gupta, senior paediatrician, at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said, “Pollution is going to impact more the pediatric age group than adults…once you are exposed during pregnancy, there are very high chance that an unborn newborn will be allergic later on. In infancy, remodelling happens in the lungs and other areas. It impacts their […]

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Delhi-NCR Weather: Asthma to cardiovascular diseases, illnesses caused by exposure to polluted air Published on Nov 03, 2023 04:08 PM IST Here are a few health issues that are intensified or are directly linked to Delhi’s severe air pollution problem. …read more 1 / 6 View Photos in a […]

India’s national capital is witnessing the year’s highest Air Quality Index (AQI). On November 2, Delhi’s Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 999 while several places in Greater Noida crossed the 700 mark. With a hazy cloud of air hovering over Delhi NCR, doctors are urging people to wear masks when stepping out of their […]

















