The way we think of marijuana has changed in recent years, largely because several US states and Canada have legalized it. Many people don’t smoke cigarettes because they understand it is harmful, but what about smoking marijuana? Do people feel that smoking marijuana or being exposed to it is less harmful than tobacco?  Changing Perception […]

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Since the discovery of cystic fibrosis (CF) in 1938, there have been significant increases in life expectancy for those with CF. Treatments such as antibiotics and physical therapy are responsible for the increased life expectancy into a person’s 30s.4  However, these treatments still have limits as they do not directly target the problem behind CF […]

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If you are someone with asthma, you may have noticed that your breathing problems get worse during the night. After all, nearly 75% of people with asthma claim that they experience more harsh symptoms at night.1 This issue is something that researchers at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Oregon Health & Science University have […]

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The health effects of disordered sleep patterns continue to mount. Excessively short or long sleep may increase the risk of developing pulmonary fibrosis due to disruptions to the circadian clock. The circadian clock The circadian clock operates as an internal body clock that regulates nearly every cell in the human body. Circadian rhythms drive changes […]

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Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent advances in research and technology have helped in the understanding of the disease which in turn aids treatment and management. Community acquired pneumonia is one of the main causes of hospital admissions and healthcare professionals encounter community acquired pneumonia in different […]

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Depression and anxiety are often prevalent in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but these patients do not often seek traditional therapy. A study reports that telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved symptoms of depression in COPD patients after an eight-week telephone program. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a well-known disease affecting the […]

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Type 2 diabetes is a growing global health problem, representing approximately 90% of all diabetes cases. A recent study reports that type 2 diabetics experience more cold-related cardiorespiratory symptoms than non-diabetics. Individuals with diabetes have a reduced capacity to maintain a stable body temperature during temperature extremes. This can lead to problems regulating various circulatory, […]

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