Health
Children and good hand-washing habits
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it's that frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness.
Dec 29, 2021
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News tagged with respiratory illnesses
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Infections from respiratory viruses follow a predictable seasonal pattern
A clear-cut seasonal pattern of respiratory viruses has been identified by University of Alberta researchers, and could help hospitals plan ahead for waves of sick patients.
Oct 27, 2021
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Immunology
T-cell responses in respiratory diseases
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in an increasingly polluted world. Particularly, viral respiratory infections tend to aggravate previously existing respiratory illnesses, or cause life-long negative after-effects in ...
Oct 1, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is a 'twindemic' on the horizon? Experts warn of brutal flu season as COVID-19 still spreads
Medical experts warn the approaching flu season could be particularly severe, renewing fears of a potential "twindemic," with COVID-19 still spreading.
Sep 17, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Twenty years after 9/11, responders still paying a heavy price
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks are still suffering 20 years later, with many facing significant health issues related to the event.
Sep 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Anticipate a resurgence of respiratory viruses in young children
Canada should anticipate a resurgence of a childhood respiratory virus as COVID-19 physical distancing measures are relaxed, authors warn in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Jul 26, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Some COVID survivors can't regain weight lost during illness
(HealthDay)—Some people severely ill with COVID-19 may struggle to regain lost weight for months afterward, a new study shows.
Jul 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pediatricians, seeing spike in RSV cases, urge parents to look out for symptoms
While the prevalence of COVID-19 is declining in the United States, pediatricians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt warn parents not to let their guard down.
Jun 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC issues alert about respiratory syncytial virus spread in Southern U.S.
The Southern part of the United States is seeing an unusual late spring wave of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections and health care providers should be on alert, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Jun 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Colds, bronchitis cases resurged after Texas eased COVID rules
After Texas relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, other respiratory illnesses—such as colds, bronchitis and pneumonia—made rapid rebounds.
Jun 9, 2021
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