Category: Public Health

Public Health

World Lung Day Spotlights Early Lung Health

World Lung Day, held on September 25, is promoting early life lung health and the necessity for it to remain a priority throughout life.

Public Health

AASM Hosting Student Sleep Health Week

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights the importance of healthy sleep for academic and physical development during Student Sleep Health Week.

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

NIH Grant Funds Study on Effects of Prenatal Vaping Exposure

Wayne State University researchers are investigating how prenatal vaping exposure alters infant lung immunity and increases infection risks.

Smoking

Garnering Public Support for Bans on Menthols, Flavored Cigars

Correcting misconceptions about tobacco sales restrictions could build community support and advance respiratory health initiatives.

Healthcare & Policy

Pre-Surgery Mental Health Support Improved Recovery

Providing mental health coaching and optimizing high-risk medications before surgery reduces post-operative anxiety and depression in older surgical patients.