Respiratory Health - Page 3

April 24, 2026

First-ever gene therapy for hearing loss gets FDA approval: 'Groundbreaking'

The FDA has approved Otarmeni, the first-ever gene therapy for genetic hearing loss caused by the OTOF gene, for both pediatric and adult patients after positive results.

April 21, 2026

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announces end to military flu vaccine mandate

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in a video on X that he has signed a Pentagon order to end mandatory flu vaccinations. (Credit: X/@SecWar)

April 20, 2026

Cancer tied to woman's vaping habit since age 15 as she's now given just months to live

A young woman in the U.K. says she began vaping at age 15 and now has terminal lung cancer at age 22, doctors say. She urges others to quit the vaping habit now.

April 11, 2026

Food that never expires? Nut-free pesto founder with severe allergy says that's the real problem

Besto founder Kaureen Randhawa says her nut-free pesto brand reflects a growing consumer preference for fresh, clean-ingredient food products. Fox News Digital spoke with her.

April 9, 2026

Woman discovers missing nose ring traveled to her lungs, causing month-long cough

A 26-year-old TikToker says a missing nose ring was found lodged deep in her lungs near her aorta after she developed a chronic cough lasting weeks.

April 9, 2026

Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased

A new study suggests a high-dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer's risk by nearly half in older adults, far outperforming the standard-dose vaccine version.

April 8, 2026

Hiker stung more than 100 times by bees near Arizona mountain summit, airlifted in critical condition

A bee swarm stung a hiker over 100 times near an Arizona mountain summit, leaving him unable to descend and requiring a helicopter rescue, officials said.

April 7, 2026

Vacation hot spot cracks down on vaping with jail threats and hefty fines

Thailand's strict vaping ban catches tourists off guard with $1,200 fines and prison threats. Mexico enforces similar rules on cruise ship arrivals.

April 7, 2026

Lady Gaga cancels concert hours before showtime due to health issue

Lady Gaga says she is "heartbroken" after cancelling her Montreal show due to a respiratory infection, marking the second cancellation on her tour.

April 2, 2026

Does marijuana cause lung cancer? Doctors reveal what the research says

New research suggests heavy marijuana smoking may raise the risk of lung cancer risk, as well as head and neck cancer. Research has also linked nicotine-based vaping to cancer risk.