Viruses can take a toll on our health in the long-term, sometimes in ways which may not even become obvious until many years later, medical experts warn. Photo: 123rf.com / Composite Image – RNZ Covid infections are putting people at higher risk of diabetes, strokes, heart disease and other long-term illnesses – but experts warn […]

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a new method to create multilayered tubes from cells. The technique could be very useful for recreating multilayered tubular constructs that are found in the body, such as the intestines and blood vessels. Accurately modeling such complex structures in the lab could open new doors in terms […]

The kids are back in school and so are their germs! What illnesses are most likely to make children sick in the coming weeks? We asked the doctors and hospitals who contribute to our weekly What’s Going Around reports to share their predictions and advice on What’s Going To Be Going Around in School. Here […]

As we approach the upcoming respiratory virus season, and parents prepare to battle another season of illness, an updated COVID-19 vaccine is providing some hope. Ottawa’s top doctor warns that COVID-19, RSV and influenza will create some challenges in the capital this fall and winter, as COVID-19 levels begin to rise. Jason […]

In a groundbreaking learn about, researchers have proven that it’s conceivable to fix lung tissue in sufferers with persistent obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD) the use of their very own lung cells. In a segment I scientific trial involving 17 COPD sufferers, the ones receiving P63+ lung progenitor mobile remedy skilled progressed lung serve as, workout […]

As Jordan braces for the impending waves of dust and dirt brought by Hurricane Daniel, meteorological forecasts have raised concerns about the severe health risks associated with sand and dust storms. Dr. Muhammad Tarawneh, a consultant in chest diseases and allergies, has issued a stark warning regarding the potential impact of these storms, particularly on […]

At just a few months old, Diana Wickman’s daughter often had trouble breathing. Wickman took her baby, Brianna, to Claremont Pediatrics Specialty Clinic at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, where they were referred to the hospital’s asthma clinic. Wickman had developed adult-onset asthma herself but didn’t know much about the condition when her daughter was […]

HONOLULU (AP) — The latest eruption of a Hawaii volcano isn’t threatening any infrastructure but health officials are warning the public about air-quality hazards from volcanic smog known as vog. Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting Sunday. On Monday, scientists downgraded its alert level, saying there was no threat […]

PARIS, France — A recent study suggests that the type of bacteria found in daycare centers could play a role in whether children develop early signs of asthma. The research raises concerns about the long-term effects of daycare settings on children’s respiratory health. Researchers from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research, also […]

Particular combinations of bacteria found in dust at day care facilities have been linked to wheezing in young children in a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. Wheezing in young children is often an early sign of asthma. Children may spend many hours in day care each week and […]

Lung damage from emphysema has been reversed for the first time using stem cells from patients’ own organs, bringing hope that a cure is imminent. Two patients with mild emphysema saw the damage to their lungs repaired in a Chinese trial to see if the treatment was safe. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) […]

Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) exposure is associated with a dose-dependent increased risk of lower respiratory tract infection with Moraxella catarrhalis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to study findings published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research. Investigators in Denmark assessed whether accumulated ICS use in patients with COPD is linked to a dose-dependent risk […]

September 12, 2023 2 min read Source/Disclosures Source: Zuo W, et al. Abstract OA4297. Presented at: European Respiratory Society International Congress; Sept. 9-13, 2023; Milan. Disclosures: Regend Therapeutics Ltd. funded the clinical study. Zuo reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email […]

3D Illustration Concept of Human Respiratory System Lungs Anatomy Research from Tongji University in Shanghai shows promising results from a Phase I human study of a cell therapy to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A group of 17 patients had notable improvements in breathing, walking distance, and quality of life after receiving the therapy, […]

Khehla Mahlangu lives in a Secunda township in Mpumalanga, where the air is so dirty that many people struggle to breathe. As air temperatures rise because of global warming, weather patterns change and air pollution makes people even sicker. In many developing countries, poorer people feel the effects of climate change more than those with […]

TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain combinations of bacteria found in dust in children’s day care settings may have an impact on their young lungs. Researchers are trying to understand whether attending day care can affect children’s lung health. Their aim is to lower the risk of asthma. “We find mixtures of different […]

COVID-19: Can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, and more. Severity varies, and some cases can be asymptomatic.Flu: Symptoms typically include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, and sometimes nausea or vomiting. Transmission COVID-19: Highly contagious and primarily spreads through respiratory droplets. […]

Lung transplant was associated with positive outcomes among patients with COVID-19-related irreversible respiratory failure, yielding survival rates similar to other pretransplant etiologies, according to a study in JAMA Surgery. Researchers assessed outcomes in patients who had lung transplant for COVID-19 and compared the outcomes with those of patients receiving lung transplantation that was unrelated to […]

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain combinations of bacteria found in dust in children’s day care settings may have an impact on their young lungs. Researchers are trying to understand whether attending day care can affect children’s lung health. Their aim is to lower the risk of […]

TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain combinations of bacteria found in dust in children’s day care settings may have an impact on their young lungs. Researchers are trying to understand whether attending day care can affect children’s lung health. Their aim is to lower the risk of asthma. “We find mixtures of different […]

















