Health News Archives

Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say

Health Tip: Treating Pneumonia
Some general suggestions

Coconut Oil May Help Fight Childhood Pneumonia
Symptoms eased faster when it was added to antibiotic therapy, study found

Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia
One-third lower mortality for hospitalized patients, study found

Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia
Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation

Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
Older, frail folks are more susceptible to flu and its complications, researchers say.

FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics
Drugs increase risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, agency says

Study Finds Gender Disparity in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Men checking into ERs sicker than women, more likely to die within a year

Infection, Cardiac Woes Send Heart Failure Patients to the Hospital
Pneumonia, arrhythmias, poor blood flow blamed for almost 2 of every 3 admissions

Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought
Many cases are linked to drug-resistant bacteria, CDC study finds