PULMONARY DISEASES

Ask most cardiologists what causes heart disease, and the chances are very good that you will be told that it’s bad lipid levels. You know, things like total cholesterol (TC), LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. The solution? Statins and/or other drugs to lower blood lipid levels! But what if infections harm your heart? Studies suggest that […]

Even with vaccines, COVID-19 cases are rising again, according to the CDC. Consequent to the illness, doctors and researchers are also responding to what has become a more serious complication: long COVID. While research on long COVID and what might lead to it is ongoing, one potential cause may be overexertion during the time of […]

Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction that can occur suddenly, often triggered by allergens such as foods, insect stings, medications, or latex. While the term “anaphylaxis” might not be familiar to everyone, the importance of being anaphylaxis aware cannot be overstated. Today, Adam Fox, Paul Turner and the mother of Shante Turay-Thomas, who […]

Stanford undergraduate Julia Simon collects wastewater from the Codiga Resource Recovery Center on the Stanford campus for analysis in 2022. (Image credit: Harry Gregory) Stanford-led WastewaterSCAN project provides pioneering research in “wastewater-based epidemiology,” the science of scanning small samples of sewage for viruses, microbes, and fungi that cause dangerous infectious diseases. In collaboration with Emory […]

Symptoms like high fever, cold and cough, and body aches are on the rise across India. According to doctors, there is a surge in viral illnesses, especially flu-like illnesses. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), seasonal influenza also known as the flu is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. The flu is […]

New band hall is ‘breath of fresh air,’ for program Published 12:25 pm Thursday, October 5, 2023 Brookhaven School District Superintendent Rod Henderson gets ready to cut the ribbon on Brookhaven High School’s new band hall. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader) BROOKHAVEN — Faculty, Board of Education and band students celebrated the ribbon cutting […]

Western Pennsylvanian’s Chief Medical Officers are reminding residents to get vaccinated and what to do if you are sick as respiratory virus season is here. The 14 chief medical officers from the area are reminding people to get vaccinated for the new strains of Covid-19 and get their flu shot as well. Those over 60 […]

– Advertisement – Lung nutrient: The common food items and lifestyle choices that boost lung health Cured meat has been linked to poorer lung health and an increased risk of COPD. Coffee, despite its caffeine content, may have benefits for lung health due to its antioxidants. A diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat […]

Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is vital that teenagers have the skills and confidence to help each other and themselves. A survey commissioned by the British Red Cross revealed worrying statistics: More than 532,000 teenagers have been left to cope with […]

Turmeric is not just a spice used in cooking; it’s also a potent Ayurvedic remedy that can help prevent various diseases. While most people are familiar with yellow turmeric, there is another variety known as black turmeric, which is equally beneficial for health. Black turmeric, known as “kaali haldi” in Hindi, is grown in certain […]

Endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR) with endobronchial valves reduces chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations within 1 year of the procedure in patients with severe emphysema, according to study findings published in Respiratory Medicine. The lack of mid- or long-term data regarding the exacerbation rate after ELVR with endobronchial valves led investigators to analyze exacerbation […]

Olivia Fulton, patient representative The UK Clean Air Bill is desperately needed to ensure air pollution is brought under control, argues Olivia Fulton Imagine it’s a cold day, you step outside and the cold air catches your breath. This is what it can be like every day when you live with asthma and air pollution […]

The next leg of Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai’s ‘En Mann En Makkal’ padayatra is being rescheduled due to his ill health, the party said on Wednesday. The foot march was slated to start on October 6 but is now being postponed to October 16, the party’s state unit said on its official X […]

RENOWNED Indian environmentalist Saalamarada Thimmakka was rushed to a private hospital following respiratory problems.    The nature campaigner, 112, has a known history of asthma and complained of tiredness and breathlessness on Tuesday.  2 Environmentalist and campaigner Saalumarada Thimmakka, 112, was rushed to hospital with breathing difficultiesCredit: Twitter 2 She is best known for planting and […]

Saalumarada Thimmakka, environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee, was hospitalised on Tuesday after she complained of tiredness and breathlessness. She is being monitored round-the-clock by doctors at the intensive care unit (ICU) at Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar. “Her condition is stable. She has a known history of asthma, but there is nothing to be concerned about, as […]

A mysterious dust falling in Tallyrand has become more than a frustration. Now some neighbors are concerned for their health. “It cakes all over the windows and everything. You try to get it off and it just scratches,” Mary Tyre, a Tallyrand neighbor, said. She’s lived at her home off Wigmore Street after her mother […]

What is RSV? Here’s what we know about RSV vaccines and drugs. What to know about new drugs and vaccines coming for RSV in the fall. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY Fall has arrived, which means many people are starting to think about getting their annual influenza vaccines and COVID-19 boosters. Maybe you’ve seen ads […]

Australia’s Long COVID response is falling short of international standards and needs an urgent overhaul, a new study warns. New research by RMIT University and Northern Health has examined Australia’s Long COVID services, guidelines and public health information, compared with international standards. The researchers found Australia lacking in several categories, including early investigation, accessibility and […]

DARIEN, IL – While infections and hospitalizations from the COVID-19 virus are expected to rise during the fall and winter respiratory virus season, a new study suggests that sleep duration modulates the relationship between pre-existing medical conditions and long COVID. Compared with individuals who had no pre-existing conditions and an average sleep duration of 6 […]

Earlier this year, in a landmark case for access to affordable medicines in South Africa, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa – represented by SECTION27 – collaborated to help champion access to lifesaving new cystic fibrosis treatments. Cheri Nel, a South African woman living with cystic fibrosis (CF), and […]