Respiratory Health - Page 5

March 14, 2026

Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds

U.S. adult smoking rates hit a historic low of 9.9% in 2024, marking the first time cigarette use dropped to single digits, but 25.2 million Americans still smoke.

March 6, 2026

Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western state

A highly contagious respiratory virus, HMPV, is spreading on the West Coast and beyond. Experts warn of symptoms, severe risks and how to protect yourself.

February 25, 2026

Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way

The 2025-26 flu season could continue into spring with unusual persistence and high severity. A new H3N2 variant is causing serious illness in children, a doctor says.

February 25, 2026

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections, like COVID-19 and pneumonia, for several months.

February 20, 2026

I need an expensive asthma drug to live. Trump’s RX plan helped me and many others

I discovered my $600 asthma medication cost only 30 euros in Italy, revealing how Trump's TrumpRx could fix America's broken prescription drug pricing.

February 19, 2026

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

Bird flu suspected in mass goose deaths across seven New Jersey counties. Health experts warn residents to avoid contact with dead birds and to report findings.

February 18, 2026

Major airline's flight delayed after ‘no smoking’ signs are discovered missing

FAA regulations forced an American Airlines flight to be delayed for departure due to missing "no smoking" signs. An aviation expert explained why airlines must comply.

February 11, 2026

McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms

Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week as Senate faces Friday DHS funding deadline.

February 11, 2026

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application

FDA refuses Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application, citing inadequate study design, as the company disputes decision, saying it contradicts prior FDA guidance.

February 5, 2026

Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds

Nearly half of all cancers could be prevented by eliminating three major risk factors, including tobacco, infections and alcohol, new research reveals.