Get a breath of this not-so-fresh air. Japanese and US researchers have developed a groundbreaking treatment for people who can’t breathe through their lungs — by delivering oxygen where the sun doesn’t shine. Results from the first human clinical trial testing the so-called “butt breathing” technique suggest that it’s safe and well-tolerated, pushing the cheeky … Read more
Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died after a battle with pneumonia, her family confirmed late Wednesday. Sources close to the Oscar-winning actress said her health took a dramatic turn in the months before her death at the age of 79 on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know about the common — but potentially deadly — … Read more
Polly Holliday, known for her role as Flo in “Alice,” has died at age 88. The actress was the last surviving star of the beloved CBS sitcom, which ran for 9 seasons from 1976 to 1985. (Left to right): Polly Holliday as “Flo” Florence Jean Castleberry; Vic Tayback as diner owner Mel Sharples; Philip McKeon … Read more
California health officials are warning about a surge in a potentially deadly fungal infection. The state is reporting 6,761 cases of valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, through July this year. That means California is on pace to top last year’s record of 12,595 cases. There were fewer than 1,000 cases logged in the year … Read more
City health officials are sounding the alarm as a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak spreads through Harlem, killing two New Yorkers and sickening at least 58 others. The pneumonia-like illness, first detected on July 25, has been reported in zip codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039, as well as and neighboring communities. “The risk to most … Read more
Ozzy Osbourne’s death this week at the age of 76 has ignited curiosity about his Parkinson’s disease and how it contributed to his death. Parkinson’s, which affects memory, thinking and movement, is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003, but waited until 2020 to publicly disclose the news. … Read more
Double-jointed? It’s not just a fun party trick. Uber-flexible joints could be a sign of a rare genetic condition that makes you more susceptible to respiratory illnesses and also complicates recovery, experts warned. The good news: There’s an easy test you can do at home to gauge your risk. In most people, hypermobility doesn’t cause … Read more
Val Kilmer was confined to his bed in the final years of his life, according to a new report. The “Batman” star died on Tuesday at the age of 65 from pneumonia, his daughter Mercedes revealed to the New York Times that day. The actress also shared that while Kilmer had battled throat cancer since … Read more
A 30-year-old Tennessee mom who picked up vaping early in the COVID-19 pandemic claims the habit nearly killed her, with a doctor reportedly saying it was “frying [her] lungs like hot chicken.” Hannah Roth began to hear a “popping” sound in her lungs last month, and she developed a fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Scans … Read more
Ohio has become the first US state to report a mysterious uptick in pediatric pneumonia as cases surge in China. The Warren County Health District has reported 142 cases of the illness among children since August, according to a press release. This is above the county average and meets the Ohio Department of Health’s definition … Read more
Earlier this week, the country was shocked to learn that America’s 1984 sweetheart, Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton, was in a Texas hospital fighting for her life against a rare form of pneumonia. But fans were even more surprised to learn the 55-year-old legend does not have health insurance — and her family was … Read more
As temperatures drop, so do your odds of escaping the upcoming flu season unscathed. During the last flu season of 2022 to 2023, there was an early start to the season, higher than normal pediatric hospitalizations and deaths — and an unprecedented “tripledemic” with three respiratory viruses circulating (flu, RSV and COVID-19). As a result, … Read more
Richard Gere was hospitalized overnight with pneumonia while vacationing with his family near Nuevo Vallarta in Mexico, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to Fox News Digital on Saturday. The 73-year-old actor fell ill while on a trip this week with his wife Alejandra Silva and their children to celebrate her 40th birthday, TMZ reported … Read more
Shania Twain’s brush with death is no fiction, but there was a lot of science involved. The country music icon revealed Sunday that during a recent battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia, she had a sci-fi-like experience while being airlifted to a hospital, reported the Mirror. “It was progressively getting worse. My vital signs were getting … Read more
CNN — A cluster of pneumonia cases in Tucumán, Argentina, was caused by legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, the Pan American Health Organization said. As of Saturday, a total of 11 pneumonia cases had been identified as part of the outbreak associated with a health clinic in the city of San Miguel de … Read more
A third person died from a type of pneumonia of unknown origin in Argentina’s Tucuman province, authorities said. Tucuman Health Minister Luis Medina Ruiz told reporters that nine people were diagnosed with the mysterious respiratory illness, including eight medical staff at a private clinic. So far, all the cases were connected to one health clinic. … Read more