Chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma account for 4% of all deaths in South Africa and poverty is the main underlying driver of these diseases, say ...

Airports are testing algae-filled bioreactors as a biological alternative to conventional air filtration, targeting the headaches, fatigue, and respiratory irritation collectively known as sick ...

“Imagine getting a nasal spray in the fall months that protects you from all respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and the common cold, as well as bacterial ...

Microbial threats against human health are only growing. Luckily, researchers are developing new vaccines that are up to the challenge.

The vaccine could replace the need for separate annual jabs for flu, Covid and cold viruses as well as providing defence ...

CDC data show SARS-CoV-2 and RSV continue to impact younger children and older adults, with significant hospitalization and mortality rates across the US.

Dr Anna De Simoni, Clinical Reader in Primary Care Research at Queen Mary University of London, wrote for the Health Service Journal (HSJ) about what is needed for neighbourhood care to work. For ...

Synthetic Holi colours can contain harmful chemicals that may damage the lungs if inhaled. Dr. Bhanu Mishra, ...

Malaysia has a new national plan to tackle cancer, tuberculosis, and chronic respiratory conditions in a single approach. Jacqui Thornton reports.

Objective India had an estimated three to five million excess deaths from causes attributable to SARS-CoV-2 during 2020–2021, ...

But if researchers can achieve similar results in people, one vaccine, administered via nose, could someday replace multiple yearly shots for respiratory illnesses. It could also provide quick ...