This article is authored by Dr Ambrish Mithal, endocrinologist and chairman and head of endocrinology and diabetes, Max Healthcare, Saket, New Delhi.

These results add to the growing body of evidence supporting a role for vitamin D in the susceptibility ... ARI, acute respiratory infection. *Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan ...

Winter is the season of festive cheer but it is also considered a challenging time for people’s health and wellness By taking necessary precautions and avoiding common health myths we can maintain ove ...

The temperature is about to drop, but will the cold weather mean we're more likely to get sick? Doctors wade in.

This peak concentration was high enough to cause acute effects such as irritation to the eyes and the respiratory tract, lung function reduction ... Ozone exposure makes the lungs more susceptible to ...

Vitamin D supplementation during TB treatment improves patient symptoms, but does not accelerate the clearance of TB bacteria.

Background: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is highly prevalent among children worldwide. The effects of VDD include alterations of the immune response and increased risk of infection but little ...

Maternal vitamin D levels in the first trimester were related to both prenatal growth and pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study. Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy ...

Taking High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements for Five Years Did Not Affect ... Nov. 26, 2024 — Effective immunity hinges on the ability to sense infection and cellular transformation.

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children under two years old, resulting in significant morbidity and a heavy economic burden on healthcare ...