It’s common to get sick during the fall and winter seasons, and now health officials warn of another surge of viruses. COVID-19 and RSV cases are rising, and with flu season around the corner, there’s more risk of getting sick in the coming months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While seasonal […]

Cough and shortness of breath are frequently occurring symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in pediatric patients aged 5 years and younger, according to study findings published in the World Journal of Pediatrics. The systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the common clinical manifestations of RSV infection by age group and human development index (HDI) […]

In preparation for the holiday season, you’ll soon be able to order four free Covid tests for your family through a government program. While most of us have some degree of immunity and probably won’t get that sick if we contract COVID-19, it’s still a good idea to have the test kits on hand if […]

Phivolcs is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates as needed. Volcanic smog, or vog, continues to affect the Philippines today, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reporting that sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from Taal Volcano remain elevated. Volcanic smog or “vog” as seen in Metro Manila. Photo by […]

Could Creatine Help Combat Long Covid?Getty Images Creatine is a staple of many gym-goers’ supplement arsenal for it’s ability to improve strength, body composition, power and build muscle. But aside from its workout-boosting credentials, the gym supplement could benefit those who experience the symptoms of long Covid, a new study has found. Creatine, a naturally […]

OPINION: The lockdown we all faced with our loved ones in hospital or in an aged care facility was heartbreaking. “Don’t worry … it will go fast … I’m sure I’ll see you soon … you’ll be OK,” I constantly told my father on the phone The thing is, I had no idea. No one […]

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. Almost all of the hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices sending information on What’s Going Around this week reported an increase in COVID cases, though relatively few patients need to be hospitalized. “COVID continues […]

Even before COVID became part of our vocabulary, fall has marked the start of respiratory season as viruses circulate when people spend more time indoors. This year, we have already seen an uptick in local activity of respiratory illness. Respiratory infections such as colds, the flu (influenza), COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are caused […]

According to the CDC, cases of COVID-19 have been rising in several parts of the country. Cases of hospitalization for COVID are also up. One way to protect ourselves from airborne germs like the SARS-CoV-2 virus is through better ventilation and air filtration. How well are we using these techniques? Maximizing Ventilation to Avoid Airborne […]

Moderate to unhealthy air quality levels persisted throughout the Central Coast Thursday after wildfires up north continued to bring smoke into the region. Throughout the day in Santa Maria, significantly fewer people could be seen spending time outdoors as a result of the hazy, smoky skies that have remained in the area. “It is pretty […]

The family of a man who died at the Allegheny County Jail in 2021 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the jail. George M. Kontos, the lawyer who filed the lawsuit on behalf of Allen’s children, said Allen’s death was “clearly preventable.” According to the lawsuit, Paul Allen had a well-documented history of asthma […]

A study by Quebec’s public health institute has found that between six and 10 per cent of the province’s health-care workers have experienced long COVID. The study, whose preliminary results were presented today at a Montreal conference on long COVID, found that one-third of workers said they have had severe symptoms and more than half […]

COVID cases and hospitalizations are rising as new variants emerge By Rachel Nania, AARP | EN ESPAÑOL Crowded grocery stores, bustling airports, packed concerts and busy office buildings all shared one thing in common this spring and summer: noticeably fewer masks in sight. But with COVID-19 cases on the rise, hospitalizations ticking up and new […]

The Biden administration is whirring the COVIDtests.gov website back to life. Starting Monday, September 25, the federal government will send up to four free COVID-19 rapid tests per household to anyone who requests them. This announcement comes with a recognition that COVID hospitalizations in the U.S. peaked in January for the past three years running […]

Many infections with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, resolve within days or weeks. But a significant number of people have symptoms that linger for weeks, months, or even years. This is called postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC)—commonly known as “long COVID.” While several risk factors for PASC have been proposed, we still don’t understand […]

Earlier this month, Jim Hall found a pile of masks in his car, left over from the height of the pandemic. The Midlothian resident promptly dumped them in the trash. Given the low rate of COVID-19 and the long odds that mask mandates will return to Virginia, Hall decided he did not need them anymore. […]

CBS News Chicago Live CHICAGO (CBS) — A Northwestern University study has found that the western edge of Chicago is a hot spot for pollution. Using information from sensors, satellites, and a simulation, researchers found the westernmost part of the city — including the North and South Lawndale, East Garfield Park, Archer Heights and Brighton […]

PRESS RELEASE Published September 21, 2023 “Bronchial Spasm Treatment Market” (Albany, USA) DelveInsight’s “Bronchial Spasm Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast-2032” report delivers an in-depth understanding of Bronchial Spasm, historical and forecasted epidemiology as well as the Bronchial Spasm market trends in the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and United Kingdom), and Japan. […]

It’s fall again, bringing Canadians brightly coloured leaves, hot lattes, grey skies – and a whole lot more sniffling and coughing. But if you think you’re coming down with something, how do you figure out if your symptoms are from the flu, the common cold, allergies or COVID-19? The short answer? You can’t. It’s very […]

PRESS RELEASE Published September 21, 2023 InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd. announces the release of a market assessment report on the “Global AI in Respiratory Diseases Market– (By Indication (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Infection), By Imaging Type (MRI, CT Scan, ePRO), By End-use (Hospital, Diagnostic Centers, Ambulatory Surgical centers, Others)), Trends, Industry […]

















