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Pope stable, resting in hospital, again skips Sunday noon blessing
Pope stable, resting in hospital, again skips Sunday noon blessing as he recovers from pneumonia
Published on Mar 02, 2025 01:38 PM IST
PTI |
Pope Francis' tests show ‘early kidney failure’, but he remains alert: Vatican
The 88-year-old Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after a week-long battle with bronchitis worsened.
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 10:54 AM IST
Car brake dust can be more harmful than diesel exhaust – new study
Car brake dust can be more harmful than diesel exhaust – new study
Published on Feb 17, 2025 10:36 AM IST
PTI |
What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cause of Zakir Hussain's death?
Zakir Hussain death reason: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic disease that affects the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 02:19 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Asmita Ravi Shankar
Why silica dust could become the 'new asbestos' health risk
If inhaled, silica dust causes fatal lung disease. Experts want better protections for workers exposed to it every day.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 11:28 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
PEOPLE-DAVID LYNCH/ (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 04:34 AM IST
Reuters |
Coughs to COPD: Warning signs of lung damage, tips to combat tobacco addiction
Breaking free from tobacco: Check out this guide on spotting early signs of COPD; effective strategies to quit smoking and protect lungs or improve lung health
Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:29 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
World Asthma Day 2024: Date, history, significance
World Asthma Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about the important day.
Updated on May 07, 2024 10:26 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Karnataka passes bill to ban hookah bars, sale of cigarettes to buyers below 21
The Karnataka government has amended the previous COTP act and said that the amendment is to protect the health of citizens from lung-related diseases.
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:31 PM IST
Risk of high lung cancer cases among naval veterans connected to asbestos: Study
The study states that exposure to asbestos caused asbestos-related lung malignancies among navy personnel.
Published on Nov 15, 2023 11:37 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Adelaide
Tuberculosis: First time infections rise to 30-year high
The infectious lung disease TB was the top two global killer in 2022 after COVID. The highest rates were in South Asia.
Published on Nov 11, 2023 11:54 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Risk factors of new-onset interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis: Study
The study states the risk factors for new-onset interstitial lung disease (ILD) among previously ILD-negative systemic sclerosis patients.
Published on Nov 10, 2023 01:05 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Georgia
Older adults with COPD had depression during COVID pandemic: Study
The study explores how older people with COPD were at high risk of having depression during the covid pandemic.
Published on Sep 21, 2023 10:43 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
Colour of phlegm may predict outcomes for patients with lung disease: Study
The study states that colour of phlegm in bronchiectasis patients can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs.
Updated on Sep 10, 2023 05:01 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Milan
How triple combination therapy improves cystic fibrosis: Study
The study states that triple combination therapy can help in making mucus less sticky and reducing lung inflammation.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 10:34 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Berlin
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: All that Covid, lung patients need to know
During coronavirus pandemic, some Covid-19 patients were given the support of ECMO. Health expert shares all about ECMO that Covid or lung patients should know
Published on May 25, 2023 07:02 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Role of human T cells in controlling respiratory syncytial virus infection
The study states that respiratory syncytial virus causes cold symptoms and serious lung infections in newborns, elder adults and people with impaired immunity.
Published on May 25, 2023 12:09 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, North Carolina
World Asthma Day 2023: 3 tips by expert to prevent Cardiac Asthma
It is very easy to differentiate between Bronchial Asthma and Cardiac Asthma. Here are causes, symptoms, treatment, 3 tips by expert to prevent Cardiac Asthma
Published on May 02, 2023 01:18 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
World Asthma Day 2023: Watch out for these factors and red flags of asthma
World Asthma Day 2023: It is essential to treat asthma at the right time and go for regular check-ups when you spot these red flags of asthma
Published on May 02, 2023 12:54 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Health expert on the best treatments for asthma
You should know that best symptoms are controlled via medication only. Health expert reveals the best treatments for asthma
Published on Apr 29, 2023 04:14 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Lung health is affected by irregular sleep patterns: Study
According to a study, irregular sleep habits affect the body's circadian clock and have been related to problems with lung health.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 03:44 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington
TB cases rise in Pune, need to look beyond lungs to eliminate TB, say experts
Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) cases constitute 40% of the total Tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the city in the past four years
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 09:55 PM IST
India reports 2,995 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 16,354
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 44171551, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.
Published on Apr 01, 2023 10:14 AM IST
World Tuberculosis Day: Phases of TB and tips by health expert to avoid it
Tuberculosis not only affects the lungs but may also damage other organs. Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day, here are the phases of TB and tips to avoid it
Updated on Mar 18, 2023 06:50 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
New lung health study identifies importance of early-life factors
The 33 factors investigated, which could have an impact on lung function, included sociodemographic, environmental, lifestyle and physiological characteristics.
Published on Mar 04, 2023 03:11 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
From tulsi to long pepper: 5 herbs which help in improving respiratory health
Using herbs is a natural and effective approach to keeping the respiratory system healthy. Check out the magical benefits of these five herbs that can help improve your respiratory health and keep your lungs strong and healthy.
Updated on Feb 18, 2023 12:06 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
Respiratory failure: Causes, risk factors, symptoms, complications, treatment
Respiratory failure happens when the lungs are not able to receive enough oxygen into the blood. Here's all you need to know about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, complications and treatment of respiratory failure
Updated on Feb 12, 2023 06:13 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Tips to organically cure lung illness due to air pollution
Here are some tips for reducing the impact of air pollution on lung health using natural methods
Updated on Feb 09, 2023 12:11 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Lung disease's early warning symptoms get ignored. Watch out for these signs
Some individuals mistakenly believe that breathing difficulties are a natural part of ageing. Expert reveals symptoms of lung disease that should be closely monitored since they may be the initial indications of lung diseases such COPD, asthma or lung cancer
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 04:34 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Origins of serious illnesses in children: research
They discovered that mutated LCH cells had properties similar to both monocytes and dendritic cells, as well as a relatively newly discovered type of dendritic cell, the so-called dendritic cell type 3 (DC3).
Published on Dec 18, 2022 09:51 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Solna