With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Quebec, Quebec’s Health Ministry launched their fall vaccination campaign on October 10. Approximately 100 service centers will participate in the campaign to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Donald Vinh, infectious diseases specialist at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), said that COVID-19 is “making a comeback.” Vinh […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Asian stocks are set for a cautious opening after the S&P 500 edged down to its lowest close since May, with trading dominated by bond market swings. Oil edged higher after sinking Monday as the next stages of the Israel-Hamas war remain clouded. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Jason Scott Published […]

Representative image | Image: IANS Dussehra, a festival that signifies the victory of good over evil, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across India. However, for individuals battling respiratory issues, the festivity can pose certain challenges. The elaborate fireworks display, bonfires, and polluted air during Dussehra can exacerbate breathing problems, making it crucial for […]

PurpleAir attached to customized backpack and powered by battery pack (inside). The PurpleAir was secured in place with Velcro to minimize agitating fiber particles and to keep the sensor as close as feasibly possible to ‘breathing zone’ height. When stationary for long periods, the participant was permitted to remove the PurpleAir from the backpack and […]

Yes, cats can get colds. These upper respiratory infections (URIs) are harmless most of the time, but a trip to the vet can give you peace of mind, rule out other potential causes and make your cat more comfortable. Learn the signs and symptoms to look for in your feline, how cats catch colds and […]

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Monday, October 23, 2023 6:32PM CHICAGO (WLS) — As school is in full swing, sick season has begun. Children are more prone to catch illnesses and bring them home. Dr. Alin Abraham, an internal medicine specialist and pediatrician at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, shared how to stay protected from illnesses […]

Patient keeping track of their internal temperature with a thermometer. With sweater weather fast approaching, the cooler weather signals that flu season is just around the corner. The duration of this flu season can vary. However, it typically begins in November and persists well into March or even early April. What are the symptoms of […]

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — With the change of seasons comes a renewed focus on the flu and ways we can protect ourselves against infection. There are many […]

PHOTO: iStock Asthma is a condition characterised by the airways narrowing, swelling and even producing extra mucous. This can lead to breathing difficulty, coughing and there may be a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out. It may be mild in some people but for others it can be severe and interfere with daily activities. It […]

With the chill of the season come the inevitable cold, flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory concerns such as the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), all infectious diseases that can be serious, especially for young children. As health care experts say, vaccines are our superheroes when it comes to protecting people against these highly contagious respiratory illnesses. […]

Did you know you take about 23,000 breaths a day? If you are healthy, you may not think twice about breathing. However, breathing may be all you think about if every breath is a struggle. October 22-28 is National Respiratory Care Week, a time to look at your lung health and ask for help if […]

Gut microbial composition during the acute phase of COVID-19 infection may help predict the occurrence of long COVID, according to study results presented at IDWeek 2023, held from October 11 to 15, in Boston, Massachusetts. Approximately 65 million individuals worldwide are affected by long COVID. Data captured in previous studies suggest a potential link between […]

A Harvard professor on the history of science looks at our response to the pandemic, criticizing “a report that gave the false impression that masking didn’t help.” From Scientific American: The group’s report was published by Cochrane, an organization that collects databases and periodically issues “systematic” reviews of scientific evidence relevant to health care. This […]

Robert Donat was one of the most acclaimed and popular actors of British cinema in the 1930s and 1940s. He is best remembered for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps and Goodbye, Mr. Chips, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1939. However, his brilliant career was cut short […]

Air Quality Plunges in Gurugram, Poor AQI in 21 Other Districts of Haryana Chandigarh- The 22 districts in Haryana, including Gurugram, reported poor air quality levels, with Faridabad having the worst Air Quality Index. The NCR district recorded an Air Quality Index of 322, categorised as “very poor” by the Central Pollution Control Board. Seven […]

23/10/2023 – Permalink Related topics: Coronavirus / Health / Partner organisations News from our partners UK Health Security Agency The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is strongly encouraging all pregnant women, particularly women from Black British Caribbean and Black British African communities, to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to protect themselves and their babies […]

Our lungs utilize oxygen, which enables us to breathe, live, love, and laugh. The lungs can be taken for granted sometimes, always taking the brunt of the ever-increasing air impurities. When our lung function is compromised, we recognize the fact that breathing is the only thing that truly matters. Among the most common chronic respiratory […]

PENNSYLVANIA —The Pennsylvania Department of Health is urging all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19 as we head into respiratory disease season. The announcement was made during a news conference on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen emphasized the importance […]

Tips To Keep Your Lungs Healthy: Even before Diwali festivities, Delhi has begun to choke with worsening air quality at the month end of October. On Monday morning, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 300 mark and reached the ‘very poor’ category. With dense smog and increasing air pollution, people are once again experiencing […]

The best medicines for Asthma depend on how old you are and what things make your Asthmatic condition to be worse. Asthma is a condition characterised by the airways narrowing, swelling and even producing extra mucous. This can lead to breathing difficulty, coughing and there may be a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out. […]

















