Pulse oximeter bias undercounts sleep apnea severity in Black patients
Sleep studies often use a pulse oximeter to determine the severity of sleep apnea. But a new study…
Intensive breathwork reduces brain blood flow and alters neural communication
Intensive breathing exercises can reduce blood flow to the brain by up to 45% and alter communication between…
New study links human reaction times to breathing cycles
Imagine swimmers on starting blocks poised to dive at the sound of the starting horn or the driver…
Study identifies inconsistent care routines for internal head and neck lymphedema
Internal head and neck lymphedema develops when cancer treatment damages or obstructs lymphatic drainage, causing fluid to accumulate…
Core muscle activity rapidly regulates blood flow in the brain
Engaging core muscles – through movement, exercise, or even coughing – may be a key regulator of blood…
Laughter therapy eases breathlessness in people with COPD
A clinical trial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) shows that laughter therapy can reduce breathing…
Immigrants face longer ICU stays after stroke in Canada
Among people who have a stroke in Canada, immigrants were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at…
Specialized blood vessel cells found to actively drive lung fibrosis
Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing…
Understanding opioid risks can help prevent accidental overdoses
Welcome to “Ask the Expert,” a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading experts examine pressing health challenges.…
New CHEST guideline outlines sleep apnea management during pregnancy
The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pregnancy. Published in…
Air pollution mixtures linked to higher early preterm birth risk
Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demands on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course…
Discovery of lung protein offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease where scar tissue grows in the lungs, making breathing more difficult. Approximately 2,170 Australians are diagnosed annually with…