Jalen Hurts is sidelined for the time being. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday that their star player was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emoboli, dangerous blood clots trapped in the leg veins and lungs. The quarterback will receive blood thinners and has been prohibited from playing football while undergoing treatment. Philadelphia Eagles … Read more
Getting Covid could increase your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, a deadly blood pressure condition. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that people who contracted Covid-19 were more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) up to 4.5 years after infection. In OSA patients, the upper airway partially or completely closes … Read more
Betsy Arakawa — the classical pianist married to Gene Hackman — died last month of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease linked to rodents, New Mexico authorities announced Friday. Hantavirus patients can develop flu-like symptoms that quickly progress to breathing difficulties. The condition can significantly damage lung tissue, causing fluid to accumulate in the … Read more