Future of Popular Chinese Herbal Medicine Up in the Air Jul 13, 2008
Since the 1990s, Chinese scientists have led dozens of studies on caterpillar fungus, documenting its effects on hyperglycemia, the respiratory system and testosterone levels. Such studies are accompanied by high-profile testimonials. (Scientific American)
EPA: Warming could worsen some smog Jul 13, 2008
It can irritate the respiratory system, reduce lung capacity and aggravate asthma. Global warming would make smog worse because it would cause plants to release more smog-forming organic compounds and spark more lightning storms, which create nitrogen oxides naturally. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Olympians Face Circulation Woes in Beijing's Bad Air - Experts Jul 7, 2008
"Athletes consume more air and this can end in cardiovascular problems. Particulates can get into the respiratory system and blood, creating an inflammatory response," said Wong Chitming of the University of Hong Kong's Department of Community Medicine. "Blood viscosity goes up and this affects circulation and ... energy distribution. Muscles that need the energy may not get it. At worst, people can even land in hospital.". (Planet Ark, United States)
Officials searching for clues in bovine tuberculosis episode Jul 7, 2008
According to information provided by the Idaho Department of Agriculture, Bovine TB is spread from animal to animal when an infected animal coughs up or exhales the bacteria which is then inhaled by another animal and then spreads through the respiratory system of the newly infected animal. Barton said the department will look for bulls which came to Idaho between April 2003 and February 2008, when herds in California were determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be infected with the... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Treating Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Jul 2, 2008
Problems with the respiratory system associated with lung damage account for 95% of the sickness and deaths from cystic fibrosis. It does not prevent lung infections or increase lung function. (Suite101.com)
Making the wrong move Jun 30, 2008
His respiratory system was a mess. Margaret would lie awake at night, listening to her son gasp for air, unable to sleep because she thought she had just heard David take his last breath. (Boston Globe)
Beer given a bum rap Jun 26, 2008
tyler wrote on Jun 25, 2008 12:16 PM:" On average, about 100,000 people per year die from the effects of alcohol. 5% of all deaths from diseases of the circulatory system are attributed to alcohol. 15% of all deaths from diseases of the respiratory system are attributed to alcohol. 30% of all deaths from accidents caused by fire and flames are attributed to alcohol. 30% of all accidental drownings are attributed to alcohol. 30% of all suicides are attributed to alcohol. 40% of all deaths due to... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
What impact does traffic have on your health? Somerville subjects tested Jun 24, 2008
Brugge said that the central concern of the research will be the affect highway air pollution has on cardiovascular disease and he hopes that the study can help increase awareness that air pollution affects more than just the respiratory system. Most people know about the respiratory impact that pollution can have, but the impact that air pollution can have on cardiovascular health is quite substantial, Brugge said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Enlightened advice for lightning strikes Jun 17, 2008
-Respiratory system damage. -Heart Attack. (Globe and Mail)
Sars patients can provide therapy Jun 17, 2008
A team from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases then tested the most effective of these antibodies in mice and found they prevented the virus from multiplying in the respiratory system. Dr Lanzavecchia said: "At present there is no immunological treatment for Sars, and a vaccine may take several years to produce. "Our approach produces protective antibodies that would provide immediate protection against the Sars virus. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Can't stand the heat? Sorry. It's here to last, at least the week Jun 17, 2008
Ozone can irritate a person's respiratory system. This extreme heat is the result of a strong high-pressure system which now is sitting over central Arizona, and it appears to be in no hurry to leave. (AZCentral -- News)
Photo Finish Jun 14, 2008
A bisected head used in a display about the respiratory system. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
I-5 Opens After Chemical Spill Delay Jun 14, 2008
The chemical affects the central nervous system and can cause irritation to eyes, skin and the respiratory system. Southbound I-5 was closed from the base of the Grapevine. (KERO 23, CA)
Organic Baby Products & Toys Jun 12, 2008
VOCs are suspected of overwhelming a baby s sensitive respiratory system. BPA, which has been a very hot topic in the news recently, has reportedly caused neural, developmental, and reproductive damage to laboratory animals. (Suite101.com)
Misleading ads for allergy drugs Jun 10, 2008
Very few people ever get these pollens into their respiratory system or experience any symptoms because of exposure to flowers (reaction to flower fragrance might be a different matter, but would not be treated by antihistamines anyway). Almost all pollen allergy is attributable to wind-pollinated plants that do not have flowers, such as trees, grasses, and ragweed. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
For former servicemen, an Ivy League outpost Jun 7, 2008
" He has suffered auto-immune ailments since going into anaphylactic shock after being inoculated in 2005 in anticipation of deploying to the Middle East. His unit previously provided security at Guantanamo Bay. Hart accompanied them to Bahrain, only to be evacuated."The vaccination," he says, "started with my respiratory system when I went into shock, then moved into my immune system, and has subsequently moved into my skeletal system and has also affected my brain. "Hart sometimes spends days... (Boston Globe)
Death stuns music lovers Jun 6, 2008
He was still lucid and moving under his own power at that point, she said, but rapidly took a turn for the worse, with his failing respiratory system being the main focus of concern. He spent his last days in a coma and died about 6 p.m. Tuesday, she said. (AL.com)
Beware of household products Jun 3, 2008
For instance, combining ammonia and household bleach can release a gas harmful to the respiratory system. People should also use personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves, when handling those household products. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Tough ozone season could be ahead after 3 straight advisories Jun 2, 2008
The resulting pollution can irritate the respiratory system, aggravate asthma and other chronic lung conditions, and cause other health problems. With this past weekend's warnings, the state has already issued five High Pollution Advisories for ozone this year. (AZCentral -- News)
Summer-Proof Your Outdoor Workout Jun 1, 2008
Ozone, fine particulate matter and carbon monoxide in the air pose a health threat to runners, bikers and skaters, irritating the lungs and respiratory system and making exercise more stressful. These pollutants can be particularly harmful for people with heart or lung disease, says Dr. Ronald Crystal, chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, since they make it more difficult to breathe. (Forbes)
World Tobacco Day: Kick the butt May 31, 2008
It benefits the respiratory system and also normalises the heart rate, explains Dr. Vaid. Also, survival after lung cancer has doubled over the last several years, thanks to the understanding of cancer biology and various therapies. (India Times, India)
Smokers' Kids Sicker May 27, 2008
Dr Mary Schooling, of the University of Hong Kong, said: "Second-hand smoke may affect the immune system, as well as the respiratory system.". The study followed 7402 children born in Hong Kong in 1997 until they were eight. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Young scientists uncover styrofoam waste treatment May 25, 2008
The mounds of styrofoam waste has become a serious problem because it cannot be recycled; nor can it be decomposed by microorganisms in the soil or air," she said. Adrienne noted that the old treatment method for styrofoam waste was to burn it in an incinerator, but this produced the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. This also produced carbon monoxide, which is harmful to the human respiratory system. "So far, there have been no safe and effective way to overcome the piles of styrofoam waste," she... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Exercising In The City? Don't Get Exhaust-ed; Take It Inside May 15, 2008
These pollutants irritate the lungs and respiratory system, and can exacerbate the problems of individuals with underlying disease -- such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or cardiopulmonary maladies. If you have heart or lung disease, Dr. Crystal says, in summer, you should, if possible, exercise indoors, preferably in an air-conditioned room. (Science Daily)
Astronaut Health On Moon May Depend On Good Dusting May 15, 2008
Due to the moon s reduced gravity and the size of its dust particles, the respiratory system s process to remove unwanted matter may not work as efficiently as it does on Earth. In the moon s fractional gravity, particles remain suspended in the airways rather than settling out, increasing the chances of distribution deep in the lung, with the possible consequence that the particles will remain there for a long period of time, Prisk said. (Science Daily)
Push To Minimize Idling Buses Near Schools May 8, 2008
Senator Andrew Lanza says, "You don't need any scientific study to tell you that the air is dirty, that it's polluted, and that it has an effect on your respiratory system and we know, day in and day out, when children are forced to breathe that kind of air, that it's going to affect their health.". Maya Martinez, a fourth-grader from Bethlehem, says, "It's almost like smoking. When you breathe in that bad stuff, it affects your lungs and your sense of breathing.". (FOX23 News, NY)
Laugh Your Way To Wellness With Yoga Trend May 7, 2008
Oxygenate the body by boosting the respiratory system. Improve circulation. (Science Daily)
Deadly dog illness hits for just 3rd time May 4, 2008
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Madison said Friday that the dogs had the strain of bacteria -- streptococcus equi zooepidemicus -- that rapidly attacks the respiratory system, although at least one of the three dogs the lab examined also had parainfluenza virus ... The case is just the third documented outbreak of the illness that causes dogs to become lethargic and feverish and then invades the respiratory system, said Kate Hurley, director at the Kort Shelter Medicine... (Chicago Tribune)
Mice Can Sense Oxygen Through Their Skin Apr 22, 2008
Their surprising finding, published in the April 18th issue of the journal Cell, contradicts the notion of mammalian skin as an envelope around our bodies with little connection to the respiratory system. If found to apply to humans, the discovery could radically change the way physicians treat anemia and other diseases that require boosting our bodies' ability to produce red blood cells. (Science Daily)
Allergy season hits hard Apr 22, 2008
Impurities travel through the circulatory system and lodge in the respiratory system, the skin and other tissues prone to allergies, Nathwani said. Then, pollen irritation, for example, kicks an already-compromised immune system into high gear, producing the symptoms of an allergy attack - sneezing, inflammation and mucous drainage, she said. (Durango Herald)
Rushford recovery efforts hit snag Apr 11, 2008
Indoor mold can trigger allergies or allergy-like symptoms affecting the upper respiratory system. Individuals can avoid inhalation or infection by. (Winona Daily News, MN)
21st-birthday booze ritual gains popularity Apr 9, 2008
"I think a lot of people view this as a feel-good rite of passage and don't calibrate what a big risk it is,'' said Kenneth Sher, professor of psychological sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia and the study's lead author. Alcohol researchers have been searching for ways to curb the extreme drinking common on the 21st birthday. One concern is that interest in the ritual appears to be spreading because drinkers who attempt or succeed at downing 21 drinks post videos and photos of the... (MSNBC -- Health)
Tobacco claims 8 lakh lives in India every year Apr 7, 2008
Smoking affects respiratory system too, causing hypoxia, chronic bronchitis and cancer among other problems. Acting on the nervous system it causes sweating, tremors, cerebral strokes and smokers are susceptible to multiple sclerosis. (Newindpress)
Springtime, and the living is stuffed up Apr 4, 2008
I am just waiting for my native southern respiratory system to get with the program and remember it was born and raised here, and the spring pollen is not the enemy. Sniff. (Madison County Record, AL)
Austrian City Hit by Measles Outbreak Apr 3, 2008
Health Minister Andrea Kdolsky and Salzburg Governor Gabi Burgstaller are urging people to get vaccinated in order to contain the viral disease that is highly contagious and spread primarily through the respiratory system. Measles symptoms include high fever, coughing and red skin spots. (Time.com)
Odor tyrants: Those sensitive to scent fight back Apr 1, 2008
The problem is that what some consider ambient aromas, others perceive as a relentless chemical assault on their respiratory system. The use of fragrance in cosmetics, candles, hair spray, household cleaners, lotions, laundry soap, maxi pads and plug-in air fresheners has exploded in the last few years. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Lung Capacity Declines Faster with Diabetes Apr 1, 2008
Finding shows respiratory system suffers collateral damage from blood sugar disease. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Fire Erupts at Chemical Warehouse in NYC Suburb Mar 29, 2008
In general, inhaling the acids can irritate the nose, throat or respiratory system, according to the federal government's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Inhaling acetone, a common component of nail polish remover, can also cause dizziness or headaches, the institute says. (Fox News)
Breathing Muscles Atrophy Quickly During Mechanical Ventilation Mar 28, 2008
About one-third of patients in intensive care are mechanically ventilated, with a machine generating a controlled flow of air to the respiratory system. There has been a running controversy about how much rest the diaphragm muscles should get, Levine said: "If you rest these muscles completely, are you going to get into trouble?". (MEDLINEplus)
Colors in Energy Work Mar 26, 2008
It is useful for the respiratory system, may be useful against high blood pressure, and is good for almost any condition related to the throat. Blue is one of the best colors for children, childhood illnesses, and for easing loneliness. (Suite101.com)
Man Burned in House Fire Mar 25, 2008
He was rushed to Strong with burns to his face, hands, and respiratory system. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Toddlers Affected Most By Secondhand Smoke Exposure At Home, Study Shows Mar 18, 2008
Now researchers have found a young child's response to smoke may not just affect the respiratory system, but the cardiovascular system as well ... "Toddlers who are in the vicinity of smokers in the home have a higher dose of tobacco chemicals. They live at home and can't escape. Young children also breathe faster, taking more smoke into their respiratory system.". (Science Daily)
Botox for newborns Mar 18, 2008
This was the case for the patient that Dr. Daniel discusses in his article: at the age of two and a half months, little Franck (not his real name) was still unable to breathe without assistance and a tracheotomy seemed inevitable in order to relieve his respiratory system. Seeing the despair of Francks parents, Dr. Daniel proposed an experimental treatment as a last recourse: the injection of a minute dose of Botox into each of Francks salivary glands. (EurekAlert!)
Passive Smoking Can Affect Toddlers Cardiovascular System Mar 17, 2008
The study was carried out by researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio, and is the first that shows that a young kids response to smoke may not only affect his or her respiratory system, but also the cardiovascular system. As a part of the study, boffins led by Dr. Judith Groner analysed 128 children between they age of 2 to 5 years old and adolescents between the age of 9 to 14. (MedIndia)
Obituaries : (03.12.2008) Mar 15, 2008
In 1955, he contracted Bulbar Polio, which left him with paralysis, affecting his respiratory system. He was one of the few people who survived this type of polio. (Forest Republican, WI)
Was the US wrong in sending the paralysed techie back to India? Mar 9, 2008
The crippling paralysis has made his respiratory system useless. Manju was on his way home from Nashville that May Day when his car spun out of control and hit a tree, leaving him with a badly injured spine. (India Times, India)
Kossuth Keepers Mar 7, 2008
Jerry Stackhouse of the Dallas Mavericks is Siefken's favorite player, and getting a better respiratory system is the biggest thing he gained from basketball. He plans to attend Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge to continue his baseball career and will major in accounting. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Health Watch: Owning a cat good for your heart Mar 4, 2008
Water keeps your respiratory system hydrated, which helps to liquefy thick mucus that builds up with a respiratory infection. - Use moist heat compresses: If your head is throbbing and it's difficult to breathe through your nose, you may find relief by applying warm moist compresses to the cheeks and sinuses. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
50 Years Ago in Biochemistry Feb 29, 2008
We also discovered that antimycin A blocked the respiratory system of bakers yeast and enhanced aerobic fermentation to the anaerobic rate. This information was passed on to Ahmad and Strong in the next laboratory, who were working intensively on antimycin. (The Scientist)
AGU journal highlights -- Feb. 26, 2008 Feb 27, 2008
This can harm lung function and irritate the respiratory system. Using a high-resolution model that correlates pollution levels to human health, the author finds that each one degree Celsius rise in temperature may increase U.S. annual air pollution deaths by about 1000. (EurekAlert!)
Cool creatures make a huge impression Feb 24, 2008
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana say a number of airborne contaminants are formed that can irritate the respiratory system and other parts of the body ... "You may think you are smelling chlorine, but you are probably smelling a mixture of disinfectant byproducts. If their concentrations get high enough, then they can become an irritant to your respiratory system, to your skin and to your eyes.". (Globe and Mail)
Viewpoint: Cancer hits close to home Feb 24, 2008
Even in the hour before he died, with bruises covering his arms and each breath becoming a battle with the congestion from his cancer-ridden respiratory system, there Taylor was, singing about how great life was with his father accompanying him on the guitar. It's amazing what cancer can do to people. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Beepocalypse Now? Feb 18, 2008
Tracheal mites, which attack the respiratory system, are also a suspect. What the Doubters Say: If Varroa is the sole cause, why did CCD not appear until late 2006. (Time.com)
Childhood Sleep Apnea Symptoms Feb 14, 2008
A premature infant's respiratory system is often immature, as the brain has not developed enough to regulate breathing. Treatment for apnea of prematurity (AOP) includes oxygen supplementation, use of a to keep the airways open, and medication to help the respiratory system mature as fast as possible. (Suite101.com)
News Bytes of the Week--Genetics of Childhood Trauma Feb 9, 2008
(Goats were chosen for their humanlike respiratory system. The navy performed more than 400 of the tests since 2000 before suspending them last March to review whether they were still necessary. (Scientific American)
Editorial: Enough already Feb 9, 2008
" Interrogation expert Malcolm Nance, who serves as a counterterrorism and intelligence consultant for the U.S. government and was formerly an instructor at the Navy's Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school in California, did not mince when detailing the dangers of waterboarding, the highly controversial interrogation technique to which he was previously subjected. "I didn't feel like I was about to die, but I understood that the process of degrading my respiratory system was taking... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Official: Mold stillin air at school Feb 6, 2008
Two teachers first reported odor problems when they started to move into newly renovated classrooms Jan. 11 and later reported respiratory system irritations they believe were related to the rooms. Classes have been reassigned to a computer lab and portable classrooms while the rooms are tested and repaired. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Whooping cough on a comeback, but vaccine Feb 1, 2008
Whooping cough is a highly-contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory system that occurs at any age, but it can particularly dangerous to very young infants. The cocoon strategy involves vaccinating the baby s mother and other adolescent and adult family members who will be in close contact with the infant. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Naked mole-rats don't feel the burn Jan 29, 2008
At such concentrations, carbon dioxide would form carbonic acid on the damp membranes of the respiratory system. Such sturdy insensitivity to acid could turn up new details about how humans experience chronic pain. (Nature News Service)
Sars patients can provide therapy Jan 29, 2008
A team from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases then tested the most effective of these antibodies in mice and found they prevented the virus from multiplying in the respiratory system. Dr Lanzavecchia said: "At present there is no immunological treatment for Sars, and a vaccine may take several years to produce. "Our approach produces protective antibodies that would provide immediate protection against the Sars virus. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Under-the-Tongue Flu Vaccine May Be Best Jan 29, 2008
But there have been recent studies testing its effectiveness in inducing immune responses in mucosal tissues in the respiratory system, gut and inside of the cheek, and blood. In an article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers described how they administered both live and killed flu vaccines under the tongues of mice and then exposed the rodents a few weeks later to lethal doses of influenza viruses. (Newsmax)
Texas Hospital nation's first to use large-scale 'cocoon strategy' against whooping cough Jan 26, 2008
Whooping cough is a highly-contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory system. While the disease can occur at any age, whooping cough can be particularly serious and even life-threatening to very young infants. (EurekAlert!)
Officials say flu vaccine will work Jan 21, 2008
The flu virus invades the body's respiratory system and wreaks its havoc. Headaches, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, coughing and weakness are typical symptoms, as opposed to the diarrhea and vomiting from gastrointestinal bugs such as the norovirus, which shut down Arlee schools this week. (Missoulian, MT)
Delhi itchy eye| Jan 20, 2008
Researchers believe particulates, or tiny particles of soot, interfere with the respiratory system because they are so small they can be breathed deeply into the lungs. In a survey of almost 12 000 city schoolchildren late last year, 17 percent reported coughing, wheezing or breathlessness, compared to just eight percent of children in a rural area. (iAfrica.com)
Doctors trying to strengthen Soeharto's muscles Jan 20, 2008
He added that Soeharto's blood pressure had been stable and his respiratory system had also been gradually normal. Soeharto was rushed to Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta on January 4, 2008 for severe anemia and edema. (Xinhuanet, China)
