The global effort to quickly develop drugs and vaccines for COVID-19 has been hampered by limited numbers of laboratory mice that are susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Now, researchers ...
Jun 10, 2020
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According to a new study, people with small airways relative to the size of their lungs may have a lower breathing capacity and, consequently, an increased risk for COPD—even if they don't smoke or have any other risk factors. ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan have discovered that uric acid, an antioxidant, protects against declining function from age or lung disease, especially in women. High uric acid levels can cause health problems ...
Jun 5, 2020
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Tobacco users have an increased risk of becoming very sick if they contract the virus that causes COVID-19. If you use tobacco and want to stop, consider World No Tobacco Day on Sunday, May 31 as a start date.
Jun 2, 2020
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Financial relationships between the leaders of influential US professional medical associations and industry are extensive, finds a study of publicly available payment data published by The BMJ today.
May 27, 2020
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As we return to some degree of normalcy after weeks of social distancing, we all need a plan. As an immunologist, I've given this a lot of thought personally and professionally.
May 25, 2020
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Disproportionate numbers of adults with chronic diseases and conditions, such as obesity, hypertension and lung disease, reduced their physical activity levels during the first weeks of the UK COVID-19 lockdown, according ...
May 20, 2020
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A University of Manchester study has linked being overweight with an increased risk of getting COVID-19 in patients with one the UK's most common lung diseases.
May 20, 2020
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Heart attack survivors who receive home health care are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital within the first month, according to preliminary research.
May 18, 2020
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A new analysis shows which certain pre-existing diseases may put older people at risk of developing more severe COVID-19, implying they may need special treatments and more shielding.
May 13, 2020
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