Hybrid immunity has been acquired by significant percentage of the population through previous infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. A new Nature Communications study estimates the protective effect of hybrid immunity on infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in a prospective community-based cohort study conducted in the […]

In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the changes in olfactory bulb volume and structural connectivity of the brain in patients with olfactory dysfunction (OD) following mild severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Study: Altered structural connectivity in olfactory disfunction after mild COVID-19 using probabilistic tractography. Image Credit: Design_Cells/Shutterstock.com Background Globally, […]

PRESS RELEASE Published August 14, 2023 According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global Cough Remedies Market generated $7.08 billion in 2020, and is anticipated to reach $9.91 billion by 2030, manifesting a CAGR of 3.4% from 2021 to 2030. The study offers an in-depth analysis of the market size, current trends, and future […]

A recent investigative report by the Detroit News has exposed the conditions which existed in Michigan nursing homes in April and May of 2020, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation made use of 1,200 pages of reports detailing 167 complaints related to staffing and COVID-19 from 67 nursing homes. The complaints, which are not […]

An air quality advisory has been issued for the area, including Cariboo (north including Quesnel) and Elk Valley Smoky skies have again sparked an air quality advisory. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue impacting the North Okanagan-Shuswap region over the next 24 to 48 hours, including Cariboo (north including Quesnel) and Elk Valley. “During a […]

It may not be as popular as other better-known vitamins like vitamin D, but vitamin K (found in green leafy vegetables) may improve lung health. A large new study published in the August 10 issue of ERJ Open Research suggests that people with low levels of this vitamin also have less healthy lungs. They were […]

Introducing our exclusive “COPD Management Market Insights Report 2023.” This comprehensive report provides invaluable insights and data-driven intelligence for businesses in the COPD management market. It covers market trends, growth opportunities, competitive analysis, and more, empowering companies to make informed decisions. The report analyzes key market share, trends, revenue, drivers, recent advancements, and factors influencing […]

Lucknow: If a child shows symptoms of rapid and shallow breathing, restlessness, headache, bluish lips, increased heart rate, coughing and stridor (a high-pitched, whistling sound heard while breathing) it could be signs of pneumonia, asthma or heart disease and swift action is crucial to prevent complications. Experts in the field of medicine have underlined the […]

The Chicago Bulls dynasty set the precedent for all great teams following their 6 NBA championships in the 90s. While the success continued on the court, teammates were pulling each other’s legs and dealing with off-court shenanigans. Among them, Dennis Rodman and a 4x NBA champion knew how well either of them operated, as they […]

Alabama law bans smoking, vaping inside vehicles where minors present Published 10:44 am Monday, August 14, 2023 1 of 1 House Bill 3, sponsored by Alabama State Representative Rolanda Hollis, is signed into law prohibiting the use of smoking products inside a vehicle carrying passengers under fourteen years old. Photo courtesy of The Alabama State […]

MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, may benefit people with asthma seeking to improve their lung function, according to a review published online Aug. 10 in the Annals of Medicine. Shuangtao Xing, from Henan Normal University in China, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature […]

Runny or blocked nose? Coughing? Irritation of the eyes and skin? Sneezing? Watery eyes? Wheezing? Even asthma attacks? Congratulations! You must work in the basement of the University of Sydney’s Wentworth Building. Over the past few years, the Students’ Representative Council has reported several mould and leak issues to the University, the most recent of […]

It is very easy for people to describe how they’re feeling at any point in time. This is because they have full control of their bodies and can make meaningful sentences to drive their points home. This is not so for a child. Though a child can describe with gestures and half-baked sentences what they […]

“I have extreme amounts of Black mold in my hallway, closet and bathroom. I have asthma and the mold is harming my health. Three times maintenance people have come and painted over the mold or scrubbed it off with chemicals that hurt my breathing, but it just keeps coming back.” “My shower has not been […]

While smoking is a known risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heavy smokers can exhibit a series of respiratory symptoms without developing airflow blockage – one of the criteria to diagnose COPD – a study reports. The findings, which are based on the long-term follow-up of participants of the SPIROMICS clinical trials, suggest […]

Heather Davis, a voice therapist at UNC, teaches breathing exercises to new patient Alyx Ashby of Newton to help a patient recover from long COVID-19. Martha Quillin The News * Observer In the coming weeks, UNC Health will enroll patients in a clinical trial to see whether an antiviral drug, Paxlovid, helps treat long COVID. […]

For most people, COVID-19 is a mild and transient illness. But for some individuals it becomes chronic, and many patients continue to struggle with long-term effects of the disease. They experience lingering after-effects of COVID-19, known as long Covid or chronic Covid. The most common symptoms of long Covid are fatigue, impaired memory, changes in […]

TAMPA, Fla. — With hundreds of thousands of students across Tampa Bay now back in the classroom, health officials are closely watching COVID-19 case numbers. “No question we’re going to see a spike,” said Dr. Doug Ross, Chief Medical Officer for AdventHealth Tampa. Researchers are tracking a new COVID-19 omicron subvariant, EG.5. The CDC reports […]

Hybrid, AI stethoscope effective for detecting cardiac and respiratory disease | Image Credit: © yodiyim – © yodiyim – stock.adobe.com. Advancements in deep learning analytics that can interpret human body sounds for clinical purposes continue to advance, and how these technologies can be applied continue to be studied. According to an article published in Sensors, […]

Every medication we take is a blend of science and hope, designed to alleviate symptoms or cure conditions that ail us. Among the numerous treatments available, ambroxol is a noteworthy option, particularly in addressing respiratory conditions. Understanding the uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and precautions associated with any medication, such as ambroxol, is vital for […]

















