Pneumonia by the numbers
* In 2015, pneumonia accounted for 15 percent of all deaths to children under age 5 worldwide. An estimated 2,500 children a day die from pneumonia, most…
Month: November 2016
World Pneumonia Day, November 12: ‘Winter Fever’ still kills worldwide
Once called “Winter Fever,” the symptoms of pneumonia have been known since the time of Greek physician Hippocrates, who commented on it about 460 BC. It…
Thanksgiving tradition: The banner card
According to thekitchn.com, one family covers the Thanksgiving table with butcher paper and then gives everyone a marker. They can doodle, and give…
Foundation seeks to inform cancer patients
Is lung cancer about the lung or about DNA? It could make a crucial difference in how the cancer is treated. At least it did for Bonnie J Addario. A dozen…
Staying Well: Start young to stay young
Physical decline may actually begin in the 20s, but there are things every person can do to feel young. A study by Duke University found that some types…
November is National COPD Awareness Month What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an inflammatory lung disease that constricts the airways and partially blocks the passage of air to and from your…
Red Velvet Cake: A Holiday treat
Red Velvet Cake wasn’t always red. In fact, in its humble beginnings during the early 1800s, it was an incredibly light treat that made use of cocoa,…
Tobacco addiction study: It’s partly in your head
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have found that the brain response to nicotine is affected by the belief of the smoker. A smoker who…
No flu for you!
Flu season is upon us and one shot could save you two weeks of suffering, says the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This is recommended for everyone…
Five steps employees can take to protect against cybersecurity threats
No one wants to come into their office one morning and find out that their company has been a victim of a security attack. Losing customer data or having…