“Over the last 10 years, we have begun to see statistical associations between air pollution and a whole range of brain-related issues – all the way from how children learn, the way in which their cognition changes, to mental health and increased risks of dementia. Source link
A baby boy needed breathing support minutes after he was attacked by nurse Lucy Letby, a court hears. Source link
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Steaks and burgers could be killing thousands of Americans each year, but in a way most people wouldn’t expect — via air pollution. That’s the conclusion of a new study estimating that airborne particles generated by food production kill nearly 16,000 Americans each … Read more
A coroner has called for a change in the law after air pollution led to the death of a nine-year-old girl. Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near the South Circular Road in Lewisham, south-east London, died in 2013. Responding to the report, Ella’s mother Rosamund Adoo- Kissi-Debrah told the BBC: “All children have a right to … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There’s more than one kind of fungus living among lung tissue, but people can breathe easy knowing these species are for the most part harmless, scientists say. It’s normal for people to have fungi in their lungs, and using drugs like inhaled steroids won’t … Read more
Mum of two, Sheeba, is one of the early participants of a joint venture between English National Opera and Imperial College London to help those feeling the effects of long Covid. With great results, the pilot programme is now being extended to another 1,000 long Covid patients. The BBC’s David Sillito, a self proclaimed non-singer, … Read more
Twenty-six-year-old Mae Mamaril and her family all tested positive for Covid-19 at the end of 2020. Despite having no underlying health conditions, Mae was the only one who was moved to intensive care. BBC Scotland’s The Nine met the Mamaril family as part of a look into how University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie has been … Read more
November 2020 Print this issue Living With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Maybe you’ve noticed that you get out of breath doing light activities lately. Or have a cough that won’t go away. You might think it’s temporary, or just part … Read more