Respiratory Health - Page 32

February 22, 2024

‘COVID paralyzed my diaphragm’: Marathon runner shares how the infection took his breath away

A healthy runner experienced diaphragm paralysis after COVID. He tells how he overcame the condition, with the help of Dr. Matthew Kaufman of the Institute of Advanced Reconstruction in New Jersey.

February 22, 2024

Onions in your socks? Unpeeling the layers of this flu myth with expert insights

Explore the truth behind the onion-in-socks trend for colds and flu treatment, dissecting expert opinions and the power of onion compounds. Here are interesting details.

February 21, 2024

Woman on Reddit is confused by boyfriend's negative reaction to her care package: 'Ungrateful dude'

A woman whose boyfriend reacted coldly to a kind gesture when he was sick is right to be confused, said other Reddit users. An etiquette expert weighed in with insight, too.

February 21, 2024

FDA approves allergy drug to lessen severity of reactions to peanuts, dairy, other foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the injectable Xolair (omalizumab) the green light for use in decreasing the risk of life-threatening reactions to certain foods. Doctors weighed in.

February 13, 2024

California schools now allow kids to attend with cough and cold symptoms, health department says

California has relaxed its restrictions on when kids can attend school with symptoms of illness, as outlined on the state health department’s website. Doctors weigh in on the updated guidelines.

February 12, 2024

West Virginia lawmakers push to ban smoking in cars with children

The West Virginia state Senate on Monday passed a bill that would fine anyone caught with a lit tobacco product while accompanying someone under 16 inside a vehicle.

February 11, 2024

Want to stop smoking for good? CDC launches new campaign with free resources to quit

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the 2024 version of its federally funded national tobacco education campaign to help more people quit smoking.

February 1, 2024

Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth, says study: ‘Worrisome' health implications

A new study published in the journal Preventive Medicine found that in states where marijuana is legal, the share of teens with asthma is slightly higher than in states where it remains illegal.

January 30, 2024

Atlantic City casino smoking ban advances in New Jersey Legislature

Legislation that would prohibit smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City, New Jersey, cleared the state Senate's health committee on Monday.

January 29, 2024

UK to ban disposable vapes, restrict flavored e-cigarettes 'specifically marketed' to kids: 'We must act'

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government will carry out several actions to curb nicotine use, including the ban of disposable vapes.