Respiratory Health - Page 40

August 11, 2023

Miners with black lung say poisonous dust exposure rule needs more enforcement, companies try to falsify tests

Dozens of miners and advocates in West Virginia pleaded for stricter enforcement of poisonous silica dust exposure rules as black lung conditions have surged over the years.

August 9, 2023

Riley Keough eating peanuts before kissing scene with Andrew Garfield forced movie set shutdown

Riley Keough says she didn't know about Andrew Garfield's peanut allergy when she ate a peanut granola bar before they were supposed to film a kissing scene together.

August 9, 2023

Avian influenza: Symptoms of the disease and how it affects birds and humans

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is highly infectious in birds and usually fatal. While it doesn't spread to humans nearly as much, it has a high fatality rate.

August 8, 2023

'Top 8' food challenge: What it means, plus experts' tips for navigating nutritional needs

What are the top eight food allergens? Check out everything nutritionists want you to know about food allergies and why it's important to speak to your doctor if you have one.

August 8, 2023

Following decades of delay, US agency adopts strict rules to slow rise of 'black lung' among miners

A U.S. agency has finally adopted new regulations to prevent premature deaths among minors who get pneumoconiosis by inhaling poisonous dust when digging through rocks.

August 6, 2023

Cystic fibrosis patients are living much longer: Good news for patients revealed in new study

The median life span of people with cystic fibrosis has improved dramatically in recent years, per a new study. Jackie Gerhart, chief medical officer at Epic Research, shared reasons for the improvement.

August 3, 2023

Biden's latest fun-killing move ignores real health hazard to America's youth

Return of the anti-smoking brigades.

July 28, 2023

Mysterious illness triggered by tick bite could affect thousands, yet many doctors are unaware of it

Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a little-known, life-threatening food allergy triggered by tick bites, could be affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S., the CDC warned in a new report.

July 10, 2023

Be well: Recognize the warning signs of ‘dry drowning’ and take quick action

Drowning isn't always obvious. A pediatrician shares the warning signs of "dry drowning," or post-immersion syndrome, along with tips for treatment and prevention.

July 4, 2023

Polish climber dies scaling Pakistan's 'killer mountain,' rescue efforts underway for stranded mountaineer

Polish climber Pawel Tomasz Kopec has tragically lost his life while ascending Pakistan's treacherous Nanga Parbat, famously known as the "killer mountain."