Los Angeles, CA

The Hill

Early-life exposure to air pollution may have direct connections to the manifestation of bronchitis symptoms during adulthood, a new study has found. Previous investigations have already confirmed a consistent relationship between air pollution exposure and childhood lung problems, as well as a separate association between childhood lung issues and those in adulthood. But the new…

California scientists link childhood air pollution exposure to adult bronchitis

Some weird signs of iron deficiency include developing a craving for ice or clay, an overwhelming urge to move the legs, and hair loss. However, iron deficiency can cause a range of symptoms. Iron deficiency describes when a person does not have enough iron in their body. When iron levels...

5 weird signs of iron deficiency

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These Are The 5 Biggest Early Warning Signs Of Liver Damage

Smoking and vaping have become prevalent habits, globally impacting millions of people. While both activities are often seen as means to relax or socialize, their effects on lung health are significant and potentially devastating. Understanding how smoking and vaping impact your lungs is crucial for making informed decisions about your health. In this article, we will explore the various ways these habits affect lung function, increase the risk of diseases, and what you can do to protect your respiratory health.

How vaping affects the lungs

Healthy lungs are a key to good quality of life. With effective antiretroviral therapy, people who stay on treatment and achieve viral suppression are no longer at high risk for AIDS-defining opportunistic infections (OIs) that affect the lungs, such as Pneumocystis pneumonia. However, people with a low CD4 T-cell count remain susceptible.

HIV and Your Lungs

Ohtuvayre is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to be approved in 20 years. The FDA has approved Verona Pharma’s Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients. Classified as a first-in-class selective dual inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 3 and 4 (PDE3 and PDE4), the treatment combines bronchodilator and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effects in one molecule. According to the company, this marks the first time in 20 years that an inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action has been approved for COPD maintenance.1.

FDA Approves Verona’s Ohtuvayre for the Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

White County, GA

Now Habersham

A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC carried out the first study in the U.S. exploring the connection between prenatal fluoride exposure and the social, emotional, and behavioral development of children. Almost 75% of the U.S. population gets drinking water with added fluoride, a measure initiated in 1945...

Millions Are at Risk – Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy May Harm Fetal Brain Development

Humidifiers add moisture to the air and can help manage symptoms of asthma. They do so by keeping the air at the right humidity level. Dry or humid air can worsen asthma over time. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs, making it harder for air to flow out.

Does a humidifier help with asthma?

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Frequent coughing can be a nuisance, disrupting your daily life and often causing concern about your health. While occasional coughing is normal and even necessary to clear the airways, persistent or frequent coughing may indicate an underlying health issue. Understanding the potential causes and implications of frequent coughing is essential for proactive health care management.

What frequent coughing could signify about your health

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Review the multiple uses of metformin. A recent article on the multiple uses of metformin brings up the important topic of repurposing medications.1 Repurposing has been around since the advent of modern medicine. One prominent example is the use of chlorpromazine (CPZ) as an antipsychotic.2 Chlorpromazine was first synthesized in 1951 as a potentiator of general anesthesia.2 The psychiatric benefits were found later by Henri Laborit, a surgeon in the French army. He was doing research with artificial hibernation in prevention of surgical shock.2 Laborit employed the drug as an adjunct to anesthetics.2 He observed that CPZ at doses of 50 mg to 100 mg produced a lowering of body temperature, sedation, and disinterest without loss of consciousness.2 He was able to persuade his colleagues in the military hospital in Paris to try CPZ in the treatment of one of their patients who was experiencing psychotic agitation.2 Laborit hypothesized that since cooling with water had been used to treat agitation in France, the drug would have a similar effect.2 The mechanism of action was not fully known, and it was thought that it worked in controlling agitation because of its cooling effect and induction of “artificial hibernation” in patients.2 The pharmacological mechanism was not fully understood until many years later and the way it has impacted the practice of psychiatry needs no introduction. These “happy accidents” in medicine have played a vital role in getting where we are right now compared with just 50 years ago. This begs the question, are we onto another “happy accident” with metformin? There is an accumulating body of evidence that metformin may have benefits in aging that are beyond its effect on glycemic control.3.

Metformin, Inflammation, the Gut Microbiome, and Health Span: Connecting the Dots

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Everyday Health

If you notice changes in the typical symptoms associated with COPD, it may be a sign of an exacerbation, or of disease progression.

7 Signs Your COPD Is Getting Worse

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is divided into stages based on the severity of the condition. These stages include elevated, stage 1, stage 2, and hypertensive crisis. Doctors stage hypertension based on the severity of the reading. Healthcare professionals test blood pressure as part of routine care. People can also monitor...

What are the stages of hypertension?

(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to a treatment from Verona Pharma for a chronic lung disease that commonly affects smokers, the U.K.-based company said on Wednesday. U.S.-listed shares of the company surged 11% in extended trading. The U.S. FDA's assent for the therapy, to be...

US FDA Approves Verona Pharma's Inhaled COPD Therapy

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

Clark County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

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Study Reveals Lasting Lung Damage from Childhood Air Pollution

A new study brings fresh revelations about the connection between early-life exposure to air pollution and lung health later in life. A research team led by...

Study Reveals Lasting Lung Damage from Childhood Air Pollution

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