Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online May 9 in BMJ Open.Michelle Beidelschies, Ph.D., from the Cleveland Clinic, and col…
Learn MoreWhat Causes Asthma? The 6 Most Common Causes
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Understanding what causes asthma can help you better manage its causes and triggers.Whether you, your child or another loved one has asthma, you can feel more in control by knowing your options for reducing …
Learn MoreToxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Toxic chemicals that develop from car exhaust, smoking and backyard grilling might increase your risk of developing the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.These chemicals are calle…
Learn MoreCOPD: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Finding out that you or a loved one has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be alarming and may leave you with a lot of questions.Though COPD has no cure, it’s a condition that can be managed wi…
Learn MoreDirty Air & Lung Cancer: Detroit Study Shows How Your Neighborhood Matters
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Does where you live affect your risk for lung cancer? Just possibly, experts warn.Although cigarette smoking is the principal cause of most lung cancers, new research has found evidence that Americans who live …
Learn MoreOil & Gas Production Takes Toll in U.S. Lives, Health Costs
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pollutants produced by the U.S. oil and gas industry cause thousands of deaths and cost the country tens of billions in health care expenses, a new study reports.Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), fine particulate matter a…
Learn MoreGERD Increases Risk for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study published online April 20 in the European Respiratory Journal.Carl J. Reynolds, M.B.B.S, fr…
Learn MoreLong-Term Air Pollution Exposure Tied to More Diagnostic Testing in Heart Failure
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to fine airborne particles
Learn MoreFDA Approves First RSV Vaccine
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in seniors aged 60 years and older. Arexvy is expected to help prevent lower respirat…
Learn MoreFDA Approves First RSV Vaccine
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in seniors aged 60 and older.Arexvy, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is expect…
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