They run risk of COPD, heightened further if they are childhood passive smokers themselves Findings highlight intergenerational harms of smoking, say researchers A father’s exposure to passive smoking as a child may impair the lifelong lung function of his children, putting them at risk of COPD—a risk that is heightened ...
Further research warranted, but limiting consumption may help curb global toll of the disease A higher intake of ultra processed food (UPF) is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, suggests research published online in the respiratory journal Thorax. Further research is warranted in different population groups, but limiting consumption ...
Better suppresses usual nocturnal worsening of asthma than dosing at other times May lead to better outcomes without increasing steroid-related side effects or costs A single daily preventer dose of inhaled corticosteroid (beclomethasone), taken mid afternoon, may be the best timing for effective asthma control as it suppresses the usual ...
Linked to near doubling in asthma attack risk + 60% greater odds of emergency care visits Findings reinforce importance of healthcare policy in promoting equitable access Despite a fall in the number of people with asthma over the past decade who say that cost has stopped them taking their meds ...
Call prompted by treating first 8 cases of artificial stone silicosis reported in UK It may now be time to ban artificial stone—a firm favourite for kitchen worktops in the UK— to ward off the incurable lung disease caused by its manufacturing and fitting, say a team of doctors in ...
Combo lowers blood oxygen and raises heart rate, even in young and healthy May be time to consider restricting access to alcohol on long haul flights, say researchers The combination of alcohol plus cabin pressure at cruising altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers’ heart health, particularly on long haul flights, ...
7+ daily hours associated with more than doubling in risk among 10 to 25 year olds Findings reinforce concerns about marketing clout of these platforms, say researchers The more time spent on social media, the greater the likelihood that children and young people will both smoke and/or vape, suggests research ...
Improving care of asthma patients could help NHS meet its net zero target, say researchers Patients whose asthma is poorly controlled have eight times excess greenhouse gas emissions compared with those whose condition is well controlled—equivalent to that produced by 124,000 homes each year in the UK—indicates the first study ...
Miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and having 3 or more children additional risk factors A range of reproductive factors, including age when periods first start and an early menopause, are all linked to a heightened risk of COPD—the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties—finds research published online in ...
Respiratory effects of vapes should be included in regulation, say researchers Young vapers are at risk of bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath, even if they, or others around them, smoke cigarettes or cannabis, suggests research published online in the journal Thorax. The findings prompt the US researchers to call for the ...
Copyright © 2025 BMJ Publishing Group Limited. All rights reserved.
Cookie settings | Accessibility | Cookie policy | Modern Slavery Statement | Privacy policy | Website terms and conditions
