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respiratory diseases
Coverage of respiratory diseases in the Nexus archive.
- Air Quality Health Advisory issued in NYC
An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for New York City, Rockland, and Westchester counties due to ozone. The advisory, effective until 11 p.m. on Monday, urges individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including asthma, to limit strenuous outdoor activity.
- Viral infection that causes common coughs and colds could protect against the spread of cancer
A viral infection responsible for common coughs and colds may offer protection against cancer spread. The study suggests that this common virus could have an unexpected beneficial effect on cancer progression.