Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk

For decades, it has been known that people with diabetes are at a substantially increased risk of developing severe lung disease if they become infected with viruses such as influenza, as well as with bacteria and fungi.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study finds risk factors for severe COVID-19 cases in children

Children who had preexisting health problems or who lived in the Southern United States had a higher risk for severe health outcomes from acute COVID-19 infections, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. ...

Health

Debunking the top myths about lung cancer screening

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., claiming more lives than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer combined. However, it can be a curable disease if detected early through screening, ...

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