World Pneumonia Day, celebrated annually on November 12th, emphasises the worldwide health burden of pneumonia, a lung infection that affects millions of people, mainly children and the elderly. While ...

“In order to actually get the diagnosis of COPD, you have somebody that’s been smoking for a long time, or they have been ...

In some cases, fungi are responsible, as well as chemical exposures (chemical pneumonia). It's important to note that while acute bronchitis may lead to either bacterial or viral pneumonia ...

An early childhood programme designed to set children up for academic achievement and future wellbeing has received a $3 ...

Chemical pneumonia caused by the inhalation of strong acids has occasionally been reported. Severe chemical pneumonia can lead to acute pulmonary edema and life-threatening acute respiratory distress ...

No one should have to die or suffer life-long health consequences for something as preventable as siphoning fuel ...

Mild weather and lower rainfall levels is greatly enhancing grass utilisation, but beware of problems with higher ...

Air pollution poses a severe global health threat, causing millions of deaths annually. The effects of air pollution on our ...

This functionality could help diagnose conditions linked to breathing irregularities, such as asthma, pneumonia and chronic ...

Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures ...