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Google working on AI that can detect TB through the sound of cough and breathing – ET HealthWorld

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Google working on AI that can detect TB through the sound of cough and breathing – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Google has unveiled a groundbreaking AI system that can potentially detect early signs of disease by analysing audio signals, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This technology, part of Google’s Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) project, could revolutionise healthcare accessibility in underserved regions. The AI model, trained on 300 million audio samples including coughs, … Read more

Smoke still coming out from Ghazipur landfill, locals complain of breathing issues

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Smoke still coming out from Ghazipur landfill, locals complain of breathing issues

Thick plumes of smoke still rose skywards from Ghazipur landfill on Monday, hours after a major fire broke out there. According to the Delhi Fire Service, the landfill witnessed a big fire Sunday evening due to the gases produced in the massive mountain of waste. Complaints of throat and breathing irritation were received from several … Read more

The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique May Help You Get to Sleep

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The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique May Help You Get to Sleep

Sept. 19, 2022 — If you’re too stressed to sleep, taking time to practice a breathing regimen with ancient roots could help you find your way to slumberland. The 4-7-8 breathing technique was popularized by Andrew Weil, MD, founder of the Andrew Weil center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, but it is … Read more

Is RSV Causing Your Baby’s Breathing Problems?

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Is RSV Causing Your Baby’s Breathing Problems?

Nov. 7, 2019 — The virus known as RSV can cause serious breathing problems in infants. Parents need to be able to recognize the signs, says Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, because RSV infections seem to be on the rise. The hospital posted this video online to show parents exactly how this labored breathing might look … Read more

Anxious? Try Hugging Your ‘Breathing Pillow’

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Anxious? Try Hugging Your ‘Breathing Pillow’

THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could hugging a soft, mechanized pillow that simulates slow breathing help test-stressed students ward off anxiety and stress? British researchers are betting on it. The pillow in question looks like any typical cushion, noted study author Alice Haynes. She’s a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Bristol in … Read more

5-Minute Breathing Exercises Can Lower BP, Heart Attack Risk

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5-Minute Breathing Exercises Can Lower BP, Heart Attack Risk

July 8, 2021 — The demands of daily life often hinder people from getting enough physical exercise. But according to a new study, all it takes is 5 minutes of breathing exercises, 6 days a week, to lower blood pressure and improve heart health. The study, published June 29 in the Journal of the … Read more

Fewer Dangerous COPD Flare-Ups During COVID

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Fewer Dangerous COPD Flare-Ups During COVID

By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Public health precautions meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19 may have had an unintended but happy side effect. They may also have benefited individuals who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. During the pandemic, admissions for COPD flare-ups … Read more

How Meditation Can Help Manage OCD

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How Meditation Can Help Manage OCD

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but many people find relief through meditation. If you haven’t tried meditating to help manage your obsessive thoughts and actions, now’s a great time to get acquainted with the basic technique. Although meditation has been around for thousands of years, it’s recently enjoying renewed mainstream attention … Read more

Better Breathing With a Harmonica

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Better Breathing With a Harmonica

SOURCES: UpToDate: “Overview of pulmonary function testing in adults.” National Institutes of Health: “Usefulness of harmonica playing to improve outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” Catawba Valley Health System: “Top 5 COPD Myths Debunked in Favor of Better Breathing.” COPD Foundation: “Breathing through Music: COPD360o Harmonicas for Health™.” Cleveland Clinic: “Pursed Lip Breathing.” … Read more