The team is focused on supporting those with respiratory conditions like COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) and ...

Maintaining a high metabolic rate and body temperature places an extreme demand on a bird’s respiratory system, especially during the intense physical exertion required for flight. Rapid oxygen ...

Some deep-diving birds can go over 20 minutes without breathing, while a Hummingbird may take a staggering 250 breaths per minute! Avians have a highly efficient respiratory system, entirely different ...

Zinc may help shorten the length and severity of a cold—and some even think it can prevent them. Experts weigh in and dispel ...

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as ...

University of Illinois researchers are working on developing a tiny “hand” made up of DNA that can rapidly detect viruses and ...

A 2024 study found that dysgeusia (a broad term used to describe distorted taste) is a common symptom that persists for more ...

Almost six percent of people in the United States have food allergies. Food allergy reactions are a result of the immune ...

Rather than winging it when an unusual health event crops up, health officials take a systematic approach. The goal is to ...

Sentara Medical Group’s goal is for new patients seeking a physician without an acute concern to have an appointment within ...