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Common cough syrup ingredient shows promise in treating serious lung disease

Written by | 23 Dec 2024

A common over-the-counter ingredient in many cough syrups may have a greater purpose for people suffering from lung fibrosis that is related to any number of serious health […]

Benralizamab shows significant potential for the treatment of asthma and COPD

Written by | 5 Dec 2024

Researchers report that an injection of benralizamab administered   during some attacks of asthma and COPD, is significantly more effective than current standard treatment with steroid tablets. The findings […]

Two million ex-smokers currently vape in England

Written by | 29 Nov 2024

About one in five people who have stopped smoking for more than a year in England currently vape, equivalent to 2.2 million people, according to a new study […]

Study: Online E-cigarette retailers fail to comply with sale regulations

Written by | 14 Nov 2024

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor […]

Women entering menopause later in life at greater risk for asthma

Written by | 7 Nov 2024

Many studies suggest that an earlier age at menopause is more detrimental to a woman’s health, leading to an increased risk for adverse health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, […]

UK health leaders urge chancellor to invest in a smoke-free UK

Written by | 20 Oct 2024

Over 200 leading doctors, professional bodies and charities are urging the chancellor to use the budget on 30 October to invest in creating a smoke free UK as […]

Tax, smoke-free legislation, and anti-smoking campaigns linked to smoking reduction

Written by | 9 Oct 2024

Tobacco use remains a significant global health challenge, despite extensive control measures at both national and international levels. Smoking continues to be a leading cause of premature death, […]

Newborn breast feeding reduces risk of asthma

Written by | 28 Sep 2024

Infants fed exclusively with breast milk during their hospitalization at birth are less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to research presented on Sept. 27 at […]

Saline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days

Written by | 11 Sep 2024

Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days, according to a study that will be presented at the […]

Quitting smoking nearly halves heart attack risk, cutting down does little

Written by | 3 Sep 2024

According to research presented today at ESC Congress 2024,1 patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any timepoint after their diagnosis reduced their risk of […]

Inhaler misuse leads to mismanagement of COPD symptoms, increased exacerbations

Written by | 26 Aug 2024

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person’s ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper inhaler use is […]

Second-hand vaping exposure very low compared to second-hand smoking

Written by | 18 Jul 2024

Children exposed to vaping indoors absorb less than one seventh the amount of nicotine as children who are exposed to indoor smoking, but more than those exposed to […]

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