People Who Snore May Be at Increased Risk of Cancer and a Decline in Mental Processing Powers
Obstructive sleep apnea is linked to an increased risk of cancer, a decline in mental processing powers, and an increased risk of blood clots. People…
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Exercise During Pregnancy Linked to Improved Lung Function in Offspring
Researchers have found further evidence that exercise during pregnancy is good not only for mothers but also for their offspring. In research presented at the…
COVID-19 Patients Suffer Long-Term Lung and Heart Damage – But They Can Recover With Time
Coronavirus patients recover faster if they undergo rehabilitation as soon as possible after coming off ventilators or leaving intensive care. COVID-19 patients can suffer long-term…
Toxic Warning: Chemicals in E-cigarettes Mix Together to Form New, Unexpectedly Toxic Compounds
Flavorings combine with solvents in e-cigarettes to produce new toxic chemicals that irritate the airways, triggering reactions that can lead to breathing and heart and…
Easy-to-Build $75 Open-Source Arduino Ventilator With High-Quality Performance
Ventilator could support coronavirus treatment in low-income regions or where supplies are limited. A low-cost, easy-to-build non-invasive ventilator aimed at supporting the breathing of patients…
Good News From China on Newborns Infected With COVID-19
Researchers have identified a total of four cases of newborn babies with COVID-19 infection in China. In all cases, the babies experienced only mild symptoms…
E-Cigarette User Has Rare Form of Lung Scarring Typically Found in Metal Workers
European Respiratory Society warns against vaping for smoking cessation. Researchers studying a patient with a rare lung disease called hard-metal pneumoconiosis say the disease was…
Fat Accumulates Inside Lungs of Overweight People – May Cause Asthma Symptoms
Researchers have shown for the first time that fatty tissue accumulates in the airway walls, particularly in people who are overweight or obese. Scientists already…
