PULMONARY DISEASES

Our masters at the CDC finally said what we always knew: You can treat COVID-19 like any other respiratory virus. What did Leslie say in August 2021? “Today’s [coronovirus] variants are just common cold variants.” The CDC announced that you don’t have to isolate yourself for five days after you test positive for COVID-19 no […]

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in India, has been in the limelight for his remarkable weight loss transformation. The 26-year-old, who once weighed around 208 kilograms, shed a whopping 108 kilograms in just 18 months, stunning everyone with his new look and improved health. But how did he achieve […]

Coleen Nolan quits smoking after terrifying health scare credit:Bang Showbiz Coleen Nolan has finally quit smoking after a terrifying health scare. The ‘Loose Women’ star – who was a smoker for over 40 years – revealed she gave up cigarettes in December after being left unable to breathe. She told The Mirror: ““I literally couldn’t […]

As St. Louis embraces the beloved tradition of Friday fish fries, the city also navigates through an active respiratory virus season, including COVID and influenza. Carol Powell, spearheading the St. Alphonsus Rock Catholic Church’s fish fry events, boasts about offering the “best fish in the Lou,” drawing significant community engagement and support. Concurrently, health authorities […]

India’s Covid-19 active caseload on Thursday rose to 2,669. (File photo/PTI) In response to the ongoing challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of respiratory viruses. These guidelines offer practical advice for individuals and organisations to navigate […]

(© peterschreiber.media – stock.adobe.com) New research is showing that a positive COVID-19 test can lead later to negative results on brain health. CBS News reports devastating damage found in autopsies of the brains of individuals who died with COVID-19. Brain fog, which refers to mental sluggishness or lack of clarity, was detected early on with […]

The recognition that respiratory pathogens which cause COVID-19 were transmitted through airborne mechanisms was a critical insight into the nature of the disease and the need to decontaminate airborne spaces to eliminate these pathogens.  However, rather than initiating a major investment in infrastructure and public health, the current official narrative being promoted by the Biden […]

(Gray News) – A 26-year-old woman is recovering after having a rare third double lung transplant. Taylor Stephenson was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was only 9 months old. Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body, according to cff.org. She […]

Nov. 24—A sharp increase in the number of children showing up at local emergency rooms lately for treatment of respiratory problems has prompted a chain of local medical centers to ask parents to assess carefully before rushing their child to the hospital. In a dilemma reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one related indirectly to […]

Syndromic Surveillance Summary Reporting week 8: 19 February to 25 February. During week 8, there were further decreases observed across respiratory syndromic indicators, although GP in-hours and ED pneumonia indicators increased or remained stable, respectively, and remain above seasonally expected levels. GP in-hours consultations for measles and whooping cough remained stable overall during week 8, […]

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) across Europe and North America made headlines in 2022.   According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 2022 outbreak of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in the United States involved 31,698 known cases and 56 deaths. Globally, […]

Doctors may use breathing tests like spirometry to confirm an asthma diagnosis. In younger children, an examination of symptoms alone may be enough for a diagnosis. Asthma is a chronic lung condition affecting nearly 25 million people in the United States, or about 8% of the population. People with asthma experience repeated flare-ups of wheezing, […]

In the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, where the air is filled with dreams and aspirations, veteran producer Lynda Obst has long been a prominent figure. With a career spanning five decades, Obst has left an indelible mark on the industry, boasting an impressive roster of credits that include iconic films like “Sleepless in Seattle,” […]

It’s hard to know what precautions to take with Covid these days—if you’re taking any at all. Guidelines are in flux and can be confusing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has discussed easing its recommendation to isolate for five days if you test positive. Many schools and workplaces aren’t enforcing the existing advice. […]

Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Twitter One surefire way to garner some extreme MAGA-cred nowadays is to get COVID-19, lie about it and say you just have pneumonia, and remain unrepentant as an avowed anti-vaxxer. But there’s at least one MAGA diehard—an associate of Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon—who has taken things a […]

Courtesy AirNow.gov LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Controlled burns in Nebraska and surrounding states this spring could harm air quality in Lincoln, health officials said Friday. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is encouraging people to monitor the Air Quality Index during the burning season. The department monitors air quality 24/7 and will issue an advisory if […]

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — New guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days. Instead, the CDC recommends “returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving […]

CDC director Mandy Cohen on COVID response Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, talks about their role in public health and lessons from the pandemic. For the first time since 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed their recommendations about isolation for people with COVID-19, which previously […]

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) wants residents to monitor the air quality with spring burning season underway. Over the next eight to 10 weeks, controlled burning across southern portions of the U.S. Great Plains may cause elevated levels of smoke in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Windy weather conditions combined with […]

CNN  —  People who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to routinely stay away from others for at least five days, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Friday. The change ends a strategy from earlier in the pandemic that experts said has been important to controlling […]