Category: Public Health

Public Health

ATS Initiative for OSA Diagnosis in Primary Care

The project from the American Thoracic Society aims to reduce the high rate of undiagnosed sleep disorders by partnering with primary care providers.

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

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

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.

Smoking

FDA Campaign Prevents 444,000 Youth From Starting E-cigarette Use

New research shows "The Real Cost" educational efforts blocked millions in illegal e-cigarette sales and shifted youth attitudes toward nicotine addiction.

Healthcare & Policy

NASA Satellite Data Helps Counties Monitor Air Pollution

NASA satellite-derived data can quantify particle pollution in the nearly 80% of US counties that lack ground-based monitors.