by University of Tsukuba Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain While commonly associated with the unpleasant odor of hot springs, hydrogen sulfide is naturally produced in the body. Despite its toxicity at higher concentrations, the lower concentrations generated internally are indispensable for life. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have demonstrated the importance of hydrogen sulfide in the...
A new study found the majority of Chinese patients recovering from COVID-19 still suffer from lung damage three months after being discharged from the hospital. Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University Intensive Care Director Dr. Peng Zhiyong published his findings on his research on the impact of COVID-19 on patients’ health after recovery. This was the...
By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD A new study reveals that several more problems could be associated with air pollution than previously believed. The problems associated with air pollution are not just limited to the respiratory ailments but go deeper say researchers from Harvard University and others. The study titled, “Short term exposure to fine particulate...
By Jon Johnson Reviewed by Kevin Martinez, MD Cannabis, or weed, is a psychoactive drug that some people use for medical or recreational purposes. Although its use is highly controversial, this is changing as more states and other countries move to legalize and regulate the drug. Some people believe that smoking weed can help alleviate...
(HealthDay)—If you suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a flu shot can be a lifesaver. But many of the millions with the lung condition don’t get it, researchers report. COPD causes inflammation in the lungs and it can flare up when triggered by the flu, making the infection worse, explained lead researcher Dr. Sunita Mulpuru. She is an associate...
