Respiratory Health - Page 23

November 11, 2024

Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized

The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. An infectious disease expert weighs in on potential concerns.

November 3, 2024

Smoking and vaping can have these detrimental effects on fertility, doctors warn

Smoking and vaping have been proven to have negative effects on male and female fertility. Drs. Courtney Lynch and Theodore Wagener discuss the specific risks associated with the habit.

November 1, 2024

Anyone over 50 should be getting these 5 vaccines, doctors say

To help people 50 and older keep track of immunization guidance for their age group, Fox News Digital gathered insights from several infectious disease experts.

October 31, 2024

Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Doctors weigh in on potential concerns.

October 30, 2024

Mercedes owner goes viral using vape to test vehicle's high-tech air filter

TikToker Sheldon Shuffield posted a viral video puffing his vape into his Mercedes' HEPA filter, and the car flagged the air as "very unhealthy." The creator and a respiratory health expert comment.

October 29, 2024

Texas man puffs vape smoke into HEPA filter in viral TikTok video

TikToker Sheldon Shuffield went viral for demonstrating how the air filter in his new Mercedes reacted to vape smoke, showing that its effects are "very unhealthy."

October 28, 2024

Bird flu update from Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst

With more human cases of H5N1 being identified, Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel offers thoughts on mutating strains, stockpiled vaccines and why people shouldn't panic.

October 25, 2024

Vaccines are 'community health tools,' says Dr. Marc Siegel

The doctor speaks about the importance of vaccinations among school-age children and whether people should get flu and COVID shots at the same time

October 23, 2024

Vaccines for flu and COVID: Should you get both at the same time?

With September and October widely considered the best times to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19, some may wonder whether it’s OK to get both shots at the same time. Doctors shared insights.

October 17, 2024

Bird flu concerns mount as California reports more human cases

Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California. Infectious disease experts voice their concerns and recommend precautions.