RESPIRATORY HEALTH

Outbreaks August 23

How scientists in Iowa are working to stop the bird flu outbreak infecting US dairy cows

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is studying animals at the National Animal Disease Center in Iowa in an attempt to stop the bird flu outbreak that is spreading through U.S. animals.

HEALTH August 21

6 'healthy eating concepts' are evaluated as true or false by nutrition experts

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital investigated six trends on healthy eating to verify whether they're fact or fiction. Here's what to know about common nutrition trends.

HEALTH August 20

Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know

A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.

Politics August 17

Florida GOP lawmaker wants to ban smoking on streets, but supports legalizing marijuana

Smoking and vaping in public in Florida may soon be a thing of the past if a bill by Florida GOP sate Sen. Joe Gruters becomes law. The bill would be introduced if weed in the state is legalized.

HEALTH August 15

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, the lung infection reported in New Hampshire

Five people in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and prevention.

HEALTH August 6

Steven Tyler’s career-ending throat injury: How dangerous is a fractured larynx?

Aerosmith’s announcement that the band is retiring after five decades has spotlighted a little-known condition frontman Steven Tyler is battling. A doctor explains laryngeal fractures.

Olympics August 2

Slovakian Olympic swimmer collapses after women's 200m individual medley heat

Slovakian Olympic swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed after swimming in the prelim of the women's 200-meter individual medley on Friday morning. She reportedly suffered an asthma attack.

Allergy July 31

How to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms that arise in summer, plus preventative tips to keep in mind

Summer allergies can quickly get in the way of warm weather fun. Luckily, there's plenty you can do to help relieve symptoms and prevent them from coming back.

RESPIRATORY HEALTH July 30

Ozempic may help diabetes patients quit smoking, study finds

A study found that smokers with type 2 diabetes taking Ozempic had fewer tobacco-related medical visits and received less help to quit smoking than those on other diabetes drugs.

LIFESTYLE July 29

California woman has 100 different allergies, is restricted to eating just 13 foods

A woman in Los Angeles can only eat 13 types of food after being diagnosed with a syndrome that makes her allergic to 100 items, giving her symptoms of anaphylaxis.