Symptoms, which most school and workplace policies rely on, are a surprisingly bad way to estimate whether you might be contagious. In January 2020, a loved one was hospitalized for RSV, and I started researching how long I should stay home if I had it, too. The CDC says people with RSV can be contagious […]

This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In cities across the country, people of colour, many of them low-income, live in neighbourhoods crisscrossed by major thoroughfares and highways. The housing there is often cheaper — it’s not considered particularly desirable to wake up amid traffic […]

The global breath mints market size was USD 567 Million in 2023 and is likely to reach USD 1124 Million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 7.9% during 2024–2032. The market growth is attributed to the rising demand for portable & on-the-go products and rising awareness of oral health among individuals. DataIntelo recently published […]

Paxlovid is effective for treating COVID-19. Why is it underused? The drug, Paxlovid, an oral antiviral treatment made by Pfizer, is lauded by experts as a powerful tool to prevent severe outcomes of COVID-19. It has been nearly four years since New Jersey saw its first case of COVID, and since then researchers have conducted […]

The MightySat Medical, an over-the-counter medical fingertip pulse oximeter, has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use without a prescription, according to a press release from manufacturer Masimo. The device is the first and currently the only medical fingertip pulse oximeter available directly to consumers without a prescription, and it […]

Anant Ambani health condition: The Reliance heir has earlier made headlines for his remarkable transformation, weight loss journey, and his struggle with obesity and asthma. Asthma, a respiratory disorder, makes weight loss difficult, especially for patients on steroids. But why is weight loss so difficult for asthma patients? Anant Ambani called Radhika Merchant […]

Mechanical Ventilators The global ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? is estimated to witness increased sales during forecast period. This increased sales rate is attributed to growing older population and rising cases of respiratory diseases. Mechanical ventilator is an artificial breathing device majorly used for treating patients with severe medical conditions. Growing number of acute respiratory distress syndrome […]

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Dear Doctors: I work in a big shop where we make custom furniture. My wife thinks it puts me at risk of COPD and insists I should use a mask. Is she right? I thought COPD was something that happens to smokers. Plus, wearing a mask isn’t very comfortable. Dear Reader: COPD is short for […]

The 2023-2024 norovirus season is well underway in the United States. Cases of the highly contagious stomach bug, which causes diarrhea and vomiting, are climbing steadily across the country. Although it’s commonly called the “stomach flu,” norovirus is not actually related to the flu, which is caused by influenza viruses. Norovirus is a leading cause […]

We are well aware of bronchitis, a respiratory disease that affects thousands of children every winter. But people over the age of 65 and those with comorbidities are at risk of experiencing severe symptoms, such as acute respiratory failure, in the event of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. Health Minister Catherine Vautrin announced the compensation […]

There’s a connection between the flu and serious cardiac events. Here’s what you need to know. (Getty Images) (dragana991 via Getty Images) While most people know that the flu virus can lead to other health complications, such as pneumonia, bronchitis and bacterial infection of the lungs, recent research reveals that the flu — a common, […]

Professor Caroline Hartley, Principal Investigator, and Dr Marianne van der Vaart, Postdoctoral Researcher, in the Paediatric Neuroimaging Group at the Department of Paediatrics, have today launched a series of animations aimed at improving parental understanding of brain development in premature infants, and the effect it has on breathing and apnoeas (the cessation of breathing). The […]

This interview originally aired on “In the Moment” on SDPB Radio. This week’s On Call with the Prairie Doc® conversation takes a deep breath and explores the medicine that keeps those breaths coming. Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger discusses common respiratory illnesses, including asthma, allergies and long COVID. Plus, make sure to check the air quality index […]

We’re four years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and by this point, most Americans have had the coronavirus at least once. But when the virus comes for us (again), it can still feel just as alarming as our first bouts. Here’s a guide to what COVID looks like now and how to treat it. Symptoms The […]

Indians suffer high rates of lung function damage after acute with about half reporting shortness of breath, according to a recent study, a worrying finding that experts attribute to various reasons, including co-morbidities and pollution. The study by the Christian Medical College, Vellore, is the largest from India to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on […]

There are many viruses to watch out for during this time of year, but one of the worst must be Norovirus. The ugly virus is super active this time of year and won’t lessen until April according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases for Norovirus have risen since Nov. 2023 in […]

Once energetic and vibrant, Pradeep Tewari, a seasoned journalist never anticipated that the Covid virus, which has partially damaged his lung, could be so profound and life-altering. Despite eventually recovering from the acute phase of the illness, Tewari continues to grapple with debilitating scars in the lung tissue and persistent respiratory symptoms. As a result, […]

A 24-year-old man from Kolkata died on Tuesday after testing positive for Covid-19. The deceased, Ashish Hazra was first admitted to the National Medical College and Hospital after he faced trouble breathing, a senior official of the health department told news agency PTI. Ashish’s death is the third virus-related death in West Bengal this year, […]

Almost immediately Julian, a former partner (and now consultant) at Carter Jonas in Kendal, and his wife set about making the 80-acre hill farm more wildlife friendly. Over the years he has negotiated with tenant farmer John Cook to create wildlife ponds. The couple, helped by a series of stewardship grants, have also planted 5,000 […]

















