Category: Public Health

Public Health

Breztri Aerosphere Now Available in the US for Asthma

AstraZeneca's triple-combination asthma therapy Breztri Aerosphere was approved in April 2026 for adults and pediatric patients age 12 and older.

Public Health

Breast Milk Nutrient Linked to Improved Lung Health and Immune Development

A fatty acid in breast milk programs immune cells to fight infections and may reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants.

Public Health

High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates

ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.

Pediatrics

Pregnant Women’s Expectations Predict Postpartum Sleep Quality

Women's attitudes and beliefs regarding sleep during pregnancy are significant predictors of sleep disruption after delivery.

Smoking

30-Year Study Tracks Growing Support for Public Smoking Restrictions

Researchers at UC San Diego developed a new scale to measure how social norms around cigarette...

Healthcare & Policy

BreatheLink Mobile App for Overnight Oximetry Testing

The BreatheLink platform allows patients to transmit overnight oximetry data from their own smartphones, reducing the time required to set up home oxygen therapy.