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Bacteria in the mouth linked to pulmonary fibrosis survival
Bacteria in the mouth may play a role in survival from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), finds a new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia.
Adults younger than 40 with good cardiovascular health have lower heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease risk
Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle not only dramatically reduces your odds of developing heart disease and stroke, but it can cut your risk of kidney disease as well.
New Clinical Practice Guideline Provides Evidence-based Recommendations for Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline identifies quality improvement opportunities and provides clinicians trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations on the management of inhalant allergies with immunotherapy, supporting them to provide enhanced care to patients aged 5 years and older who are experiencing symptoms from inhalant allergies.
Avoid food poisoning this holiday season
The last thing a holiday host wants is to have guests get food poisoning from the feast they've set. That's why food safety is particularly important as people prepare for holiday festivities, poison control center experts say.
Lung Infections: Common Types and How to Treat Them
A lung infection happens when a virus, bacteria, or fungus gets into the lungs. Immune cells race to the airways to fight the infection, causing inflammation. Chest congestion, difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, and fever are the result. Lung infections can be caused by pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19, the common cold, and other upper respiratory illnesses.
