Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, its contribution to lower respiratory infections —those that affect the lower ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Hanging the washing out to dry in the garden has been a rare sight these last few months, with winter storms bringing freezing temperatures and 100mph gusts of wind. But does the way we dry our clothes indoors actually matter?
Feb 3, 2025
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Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role physical activity plays ...
Jan 27, 2025
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Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...
Jan 21, 2025
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More than a week after a series of wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, winds are starting to let up, giving firefighting crews the upper hand in containment efforts.
Jan 20, 2025
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When British TV doctor Michael Mosley died last year in Greece after walking in extreme heat, local police said "heat exhaustion" was a contributing factor.
Jan 20, 2025
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Cigarette smoking is widespread and deadly, yet our understanding of how cigarette smoke actually causes serious respiratory illnesses is incomplete, which has severely hampered the development of effective treatments. Today ...
Jan 17, 2025
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As Santa Ana wind conditions continue to stoke fears of resurgent wildfires across Los Angeles, health officials are warning of yet another wind-borne threat: ash and dust from active fire zones and burn scars.
Jan 15, 2025
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People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing drugs, according to a recent study. The research is published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: ...
Jan 14, 2025
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Women are less likely to receive a lung transplant and spend an average of six weeks longer on the waiting list, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. However, women who receive a lung transplant are more likely ...
Jan 9, 2025
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