Respiratory Disease : Science World Report

Nov 29, 2016 04:04 AM EST

Thunderstorm Asthma: What You Need To Know About The Deadly Disease

A freak illness has killed eight people in Australia over the week. Called thunderstorm asthma, here is what you need to know about this bizarre outbreak.

Oct 03, 2016 03:11 AM EDT

Red Wine, Grapes Can Help Suppress Inflammation, Study Claims

There's something in red wine and grapes that could stop inflammation. Learn about it here.

Sep 14, 2016 04:20 AM EDT

Passive Smoking Can Cause Heart Disease In Children, Study Says

Beware, parents, your children may acquire cardiovascular and respiratory diseases once exposed to passive smoking.

Sep 06, 2016 06:44 AM EDT

Breast Feeding Reduces Risk of Asthma to Infants

In 2011, there were 7.1 million asthmatic children in the US. We can reduce these numbers through breast feeding.

Dec 08, 2015 08:55 AM EST

Chemicals in E-Cigarette Flavors Linked to Severe Respiratory Disease

E-cigarettes are seen as a healthier alternative to smoking. Now, though, researchers have found that chemicals in e-cigarette flavors may be linked to respiratory disease.

Jun 25, 2015 02:01 PM EDT

A New Diagnositic Test For Pneumonia May Involve Analyzing Breath Specimens

New research examines the potential for a pneumonia breath test. Researchers found that chemically analyzing breath specimens from patients in intensive care can help reveal bacterial infection in the lower respiratory tract of ventilated patients at risk of infection.

Jul 28, 2014 08:14 AM EDT

Trees Save More Than 850 Human Lives Per Year: Urban Forests Reduce Respiratory Problems

How important are trees? They apparently save lives. Scientists found that trees save more than 850 human lives per year and prevent about 670,000 incidents of acute respiratory systems.