Respiratory Health - Page 6

December 15

‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms

Flu season intensifies as the new H3N2 variant causes severe illness worldwide. Experts urge vaccination, hand-washing and staying home when sick to prevent transmission.

December 11

Sick with a cold? Doctors warn that favorite comfort foods could make you feel worse

Medical experts reveal which foods to avoid when sick, including spicy foods, alcohol and fried items that can worsen symptoms and slow recovery.

November 29

Mysterious marijuana-linked vomiting disorder gets official WHO code as ER cases jump

WHO officially recognizes cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a dangerous vomiting disorder linked to chronic marijuana use, helping doctors diagnose cases.

November 23

‘Perfect storm’: Doctors warn of alarming rise in adult-onset food allergies

Nearly 50% of adults develop food allergies later in life, leaving health experts baffled about the sudden rise in adult-onset allergic reactions.

November 20

Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season

Health experts warn this flu season could be unusually severe, with early spread and concerning H3N2 strain activity across the U.S. following Australia's worst flu season.

November 20

COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks

Research links COVID vaccination to higher acute kidney injury risk within one year, though vaccinated people showed lower overall death rates from all causes.

November 19

Flu vaccine being 'less effective' this winter does not mean it won't work, doctor says

Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani explains how the H3N2 flu strain could affect the upcoming winter season on 'America Reports.'

November 19

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a rare avian influenza strain never before seen in humans.

November 19

Smoking just two cigarettes a day can wreak havoc on your heart, study shows

A study reveals smoking just two to five cigarettes daily doubles heart disease risk and increases death risk by 60%. Only complete cessation reverses damage.

November 17

Gut imbalance may be driving America’s food allergy epidemic, experts warn

With over 32 million Americans facing food allergies, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and FDA Chief Makary explore microbiome solutions. New gut health research may hold the key.