Health
It's not just inspiration—careful breathing can help your health
Odds are, if you are reading this, you know something about breathing. You're probably doing it right now.
Jul 7, 2023
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News tagged with lung condition
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may face increased risk of death
People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the condition, according to research being presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Health
Tips to staying cool in extreme heat
Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay cool and safe this summer if you take the right precautions.
Jun 12, 2023
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Health
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
The wildfire haze that is turning air quality in New England hazardous and New York City skies orange is an unusual event for the East Coast of the U.S.—but it may not be for long.
Jun 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
SphK2 found to have a crucial role in the pathogenesis of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disorder that progresses slowly and is characterized by cough, asthma, dyspnea and shortness of breath. Previous studies have shown that cigarette smoke ...
May 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Who is most at risk for long COVID?
A new study of more than 800,000 people has found that in the U.S., COVID "long haulers" were more likely to be older and female, with more chronic conditions than people in a comparison group who—after getting COVID—did ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Characterization and determinant factors of critical illness and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients in Kenya
Globally, there is an anticipated epidemiological heterogeneity of COVID-19 patients. No epidemiological studies validated the epidemiological characterization of COVID-19 patients in African settings.
Mar 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Palliative care doesn't improve psychological distress, finds study
Palliative care—a specialized medical care focused on quality of life for people with a serious illness such as cancer or heart failure—isn't likely to reduce psychological distress, according to a Rutgers study.
Feb 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Most people hospitalized with the flu have a chronic illness
Leading health organizations are urging people to get a flu shot if they haven't already done so. Compared to last year's mild flu season, the U.S. has already seen more than three times the number of flu-related deaths. ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Nine common questions about genetic testing for cancer
Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies.
Feb 7, 2023
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