(Natural News) Despite beating COVID-19, the worst is not yet over for coronavirus survivors. Some, particularly those who had to grapple with severe symptoms, now find themselves facing yet another hurdle as the disease has left them with lung damage and breathing issues that can last for months. Christina Hill is one such former patient who’s now […]

(Natural News) Scientists have detected coronavirus on particles of air pollution, raising questions about whether this could be a potential mode of transmission that could put vast numbers of people at risk. It’s important to note, however, that researchers aren’t yet certain whether the virus can remain viable on these particles or if it appears […]

(Natural News) The long-term damage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is only just now becoming clear to both doctors and the former patients who’ve survived the deadly disease. While little data on recovered patients exist, stories of the struggles that they have to face even after having beaten the disease have emerged, and studies are beginning to look into […]

(Natural News) With diseases such as COVID-19, it can be hard to visualize the kind of damage that the virus does for anyone outside of the emergency room. Now, researchers have released a 3D virtual reality fly-through of a patient’s lungs showing exactly the kind of damage the coronavirus causes. Researchers at the George Washington University […]

(Natural News) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of life-threatening diseases that severely affect the lungs, causing breathlessness, inflammation, airway obstruction and significant bronchial damage over time. Many of the chronic respiratory diseases classified under COPD are primarily caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but they can also be exacerbated by factors such as air quality, existing cardiovascular […]

(Natural News) The air you breathe may affect your mood and happiness. A study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour found that air pollution may be contributing to low levels of happiness among people living in major cities in China. Although China has an annual economic growth rate of eight percent, the level of […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taiwan identified a compound from the Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) that can protect the lungs from damage following an ischemic event. In their study, which was released in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, the team found that baicalein, a compound derived from Chinese skullcap, can regulate the production of […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taiwan found that baicalein, a compound present in Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), can inhibit production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) and regulate pro- and anti-apoptotic signaling elements. The study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Chinese skullcap is used in traditional medicine to treat cardiovascular […]

(Natural News) Bleomycin, a drug often used to treat cancer, is also associated with lung damage in patients. A study published in the journal Chinese Herbal Medicines revealed that Shenge Yangfei Capsules (SGYF), an herbal formula used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), can help prevent pulmonary fibrosis that occurs due to cancer treatment. The researchers studied the effects of […]

(Natural News) A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine pointed to acetaminophen as a significant risk factor for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), among other lung conditions. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is a drug used to treat fever and provide relief from moderate pain. It’s an […]