Respiratory Health - Page 9

August 26

Man receives world's first pig lung transplant in groundbreaking medical procedure

Scientists in China achieved the first pig lung transplant into a human patient, with the genetically modified organ showing no signs of rejection during monitoring.

August 25

Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction

A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.

August 20

Martha’s Vineyard residents forced to go vegan, become ‘social pariahs’ because of bloodsucking insect

Martha's Vineyard residents change their diets after Lone Star tick bites cause alpha-gal syndrome, preventing many from eating red meat and dairy products.

August 11

Woman's snoring was symptom of rare form of cancer: 'Don't ignore it'

A 51-year-old mother's persistent nasal congestion and snoring was actually a symptom of a rare olfactory neuroblastoma tumor that surgeons successfully removed.

August 5

Deadly bacterial outbreak infects dozens in city neighborhood as officials sound alarm

Central Harlem communities face a Legionnaires' disease cluster, with dozens contracting the bacterial pneumonia that is spread through contaminated water systems.

August 3

Needle-free vaccine method delivers antibodies through dental floss in early study

Scientists demonstrate dental floss can effectively deliver flu, protein and mRNA vaccines without needles by targeting tissue between teeth and gums in laboratory testing.

July 31

Coffee choice stirs controversy when allergic child nearly takes a sip: 'Who was supervising her?'

A teenager's hazelnut coffee recently created a controversy when a friend's allergic sister attempts to drink it, prompting discussion about allergen safety and responsibility.

July 29

8 signs that you should leave a restaurant, experts say

Experts reveal eight warning signs that indicate a restaurant may be struggling with quality or culture, including empty dining rooms, poor staff treatment and aggressive upselling tactics.

July 25

Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake

A fatal case of brain-eating amoeba has been reported in South Carolina, with health officials advising swimmers to take precautions in warm freshwater.

July 19

Trump claims Coca-Cola is ditching high-fructose corn syrup in favor of cane sugar

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses health benefits of natural cane sugar versus high-fructose corn syrup and weighs in after the FDA authorized JUUL to sell e-cigarettes.