Rising Human Metapneumovirus Cases Alarm New South Wales With Over 1000 Cases in the Past Weeks; What Is This Virus That Causes Respiratory Tract Infection?

Medicine & Technology Sep 27, 2023

New South Wales Health reports consecutive weeks of the unusual surge of Human Metapneumovirus cases, posing higher risks to vulnerable populations. Continue reading to learn more.

Children with Omicron At Higher Risk of Developing Respiratory Infections, Cardiac Arrests

Apr 19, 2022

Research revealed children infected with Omicron are at high risk of respiratory infections and cardiac arrests. Find out more about the symptoms here.

COVID-19 a Vascular Disease; New Study Reveals the Virus is Not a Respiratory Illness

Aug 30, 2021

A new study revealed that COVID-19 is a vascular disease and not a respiratory illness. This new research shows how the S protein of the virus is attacking receptor ACE2, impairing endothelium, lining the blood vessel.

Nanoparticles Could Help Alleviate a Rare Respiratory Disorder Among Newborns

Jun 15, 2021

A new therapy based on nanoparticles can help against a rare and complex disease that usually ends up fatal for newborns.

Legionnaire’s Disease Detected in Macon Hotel Hot Tub: Where Is Its Origin? What Are the Symptoms, Treatment?

Apr 17, 2021

Two cases of Legionnaire's disease have been diagnosed in two individuals in Macon, Missouri - and local health officials warn visitors of the pool and hot tub at a local Inn.

International Classification of Diseases Codes for Vaping Should be Developed, Says Doctor

Nov 13, 2020

Although some vapers have never smoked tobacco, a new study suggests that they are still at risk of developing a respiratory disease.

Social Distancing and Face Masks Are Making Us More Susceptible to Other Diseases

Nov 11, 2020

Basic safety measures may result in large outbreaks of other respiratory illnesses in the future.

Pollutants in the Night: The Bonfire Pollution Problem

Nov 05, 2020

Researchers find evidence of large air pollution from Bonfire Night celebrations, sending soot up into the night sky.

Low Exposure to Air Pollution Can Still Result in Dementia, Study Says

Oct 20, 2020

Air pollution has been linked to several heart diseases and respiratory conditions. Researchers conduct the first nationwide study in the United States linking fine particulate matter to neurological diseases.

What Doctors Say About the Possibility of Connection Between Vaping and COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speculated that vaping might have contributed to the factor although this has not yet been proven and studies are currently being made to determine if there is indeed, a link between vaping and COVID-19.