Fever-resistant bird flu viruses pose a significant threat to humans
Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a…
Dysfunctional breathing is common and influenced by tobacco use and respiratory conditions
Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is frequently misdiagnosed or insufficiently treated, leading to a diminished quality of life and unnecessary…
Does the decongestant in your medicine cabinet actually work?
How to organize your medicine cabinet Store your medicine in a cool, dry and dark place. Problem Solved…
Expert panel recommends new antibiotic strategies for resistant Bordetella pertussis
Pertussis, or whooping cough, remains a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. Despite inclusion of pertussis…
Last year 187,268 people died in Australia – here are nine key takeaways
Dementia killed 17,500 Australians last year and is now the country’s leading cause of death, driven by its…
Gut immune cells follow an atypical pathway to provide long-lasting antiviral protection
A new study led by University of Toronto researchers has shown that immune cells in the gut follow…
New review reveals which baby foods carry the highest heavy metal risks
A global review shows that heavy metal contamination is far more common in baby foods than expected, revealing…
New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For…
Groundbreaking vaccination approach could transform respiratory disease prevention
A research team from Trinity College Dublin has unveiled a groundbreaking new approach to vaccination that could redefine how…
Global study suggests potential for universal vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae
A vaccine that tackles the bacteria that cause up to 200 million childhood infections every year could be…
Flu deaths surpass COVID-19 for the first time in five years
More people died from influenza than COVID-19 in a month for the first time since the height of…
Flu takes over covid in respiratory death toll
New stats from the ABS have shown covid is no longer the leading mortality cause for respiratory infections.…