Respiratory Diseases Stories
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Study Shows Extent, Danger of TB Exposure: Part I
According to the WHO, 10 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide in 2018. -
Your Facebook Friends Could Be Making You Sick
A greater number of Facebook friends and social media-induced anxiety/stress can leave you vulnerable to upper respiratory infections. -
5 Major Health Concerns Following Hurricane Harvey
Hurricanes create serious health hazards, some of which can be life threatening. Here's what to expect following Hurricane Harvey. -
Where Your Ancestors Lived Shaped Your Nose
Ever wonder why different ethnic groups have different nose shapes? New research suggests that nose shape evolved as a way to help our ancestors better adapt and survive in different environments. -
Oakland Tragedy Puts Spotlight On Dangers Of Smoke Inhalation
When it comes to fires, most people caught up in the flames actually die from smoke inhalation, not burns. -
Air Pollution Kills Kids, UNICEF Warns
Ahead of an annual climate change conference, UNICEF reported that air pollution causes or exacerbates disease in small children, and called for action. -
I Tried Salty Yoga; This Is What Happened
This is what happened to my breathing when I took salty yoga. -
When You Should And Shouldn't Take Antibiotics
Medical Daily looks at when you should and shouldn't use antibiotics. -
Creating 3-D Lungs In The Lab May Lead To Better Treatment For Lung Disease
Researchers at UCLA have created three dimensional models of lungs in dishes using stem cells from the lung of patients with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a first step towards accurate treatment. -
Drugmakers Race To Make The Perfect Inhaler
Drugmakers believe a new generation of smart devices with sensors will help monitor patients with asthma and chronic lung disease. -
Survivors Of Sexual Assault Face Greater Risk Of Disease
Ovarian cancer, liver disease, and other deadly complications are more common among survivors of sexual violence, finds new study. -
Don’t Let Air Pollution Get In The Way Of Your Exercise Routine
Air pollution risks do not outweigh the benefits of active travel, such as walking and cycling.