Metals and sulfate particles drive asthma hospitalizations linked to air pollution
Metals, particularly nickel and vanadium, and sulfate particles are the components of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) that…
Genetic clustering of swine influenza revealed in Northern Italy
A new scientific article, titled “Swine influenza surveillance in Italy uncovers regional and farm-based genetic clustering”, has been…
Sharp rise in pertussis hospitalizations highlights need for timely vaccination
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease which continues to circulate even in areas where…
Why Salmonella Dublin poses a food safety threat in beef and dairy
A nationwide genomic study shows that while Salmonella Dublin looks genetically uniform, it hides powerful resistance traits that…
African American ancestry study identifies new lung cancer risk factors
Cancer Despite having lower smoking habits than other groups in the U.S., Black Americans are more likely to…
Gut bacteria in mothers and newborns may shape infants’ risk of early respiratory infections
A large Finnish cohort study reveals that subtle shifts in maternal and infant gut bacteria could signal a…
Conch shell blowing lowers apnea events during REM sleep
In a new trial, a centuries-old yogic breathing practice using a conch shell showed measurable benefits for sleep…
Efficacy of methylprednisolone doses in severe Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Investigators compare the efficacy of low- versus high-dose methylprednisolone in preventing pulmonary lesions in children with severe Mycoplasma…
Simple UV technology reduces the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities
Simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to ‘zap’ airborne viruses has been shown to significantly lower the number…
Can probiotics boost athletic performance? Review reveals what works and what still needs proof
Scientists uncover how targeted probiotics may help athletes go further, recover faster, and stay healthier, if the right…
Global experts release guidance on CT imaging for post-COVID lung abnormalities
Experts representing multiple societies and institutions across 14 countries have published guidance for computed tomography (CT) imaging in…
Agricultural dust exposure may pose significant risks to gut health
Inhaling agricultural dust may pose significant risks to gut health for workers in animal agriculture, a University of…