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Ketones may change sleep patterns, but not always for the better

Researchers reviewed animal and human studies and found that ketone bodies may affect sleep stages through energy metabolism and cellular signaling, with the clearest direct evidence involving acetoacetate in mice. They reported mixed human findings and called for controlled studies to separate ketone-specific effects from changes linked to diet, disease, circadian timing, and physiological stress.

28 Oct 2026

Review highlights essential neurological considerations for gender dysphoria care

Gender dysphoria involves distress caused by a mismatch between a person's gender identity and sex assigned at birth.

28 Oct 2026

NIOX® launches NIOX PRO®, their next generation FeNO testing device

NIOX Group plc, a global leader in fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing, has announced the launch of NIOX PRO®, its next-generation FeNO testing device designed to support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of asthma, COPD and other inflammatory airway diseases.

From NIOX Group PLC 28 Oct 2026

Wildfire prevention power shutoffs linked to increased risk of acute respiratory illness

The prevalence of wildfires and co-occurring power outages is increasing in the United States. A study published October 27th in PLOS Medicine by Lauren Blair Wilner, University of Washington, USA, and colleagues suggests public safety power shutoffs aimed at preventing wildfires are associated with an increased risk of acute respiratory illness.

27 Oct 2026

New satellite technology detects neurological risks from toxic red tides

Red tide, a harmful algal bloom that produces toxins, is known for causing respiratory irritation in humans and killing fish in coastal waters. Recent research shows that the conversation is also shifting to include a more subtle neurological threat.

27 Oct 2026

Airborne ESKAPE bacteria pose severe risks to immunocompromised patients

At a clinic in South Africa, researchers have identified airborne ESKAPE bacteria which survive most antibiotic medicines. The clinic is in a densely populated inner-city area.

26 Oct 2026

Beer, wine or spirits: A large study finds different mortality patterns for each

Researchers analyzed data from 340,924 UK Biobank participants and found that high total alcohol consumption was associated with greater all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality, while moderate consumption was linked to increased cancer mortality. Beer/cider and spirits showed associations with higher mortality across several outcomes, whereas low-to-moderate wine consumption was linked to lower mortality for certain outcomes, though the observational study cannot establish causation.

25 Oct 2026

New guidance expands reproductive care for people with cystic fibrosis

For much of the history of cystic fibrosis (CF) care, reproductive health was not a major part of the conversation. Fertility challenges were the norm for men and women with this genetic disorder, and many grew up assuming biological parenthood was not possible.

23 Oct 2026

Hands-on device training improves pediatric resident communication skills

New research from Advocate Health's Advocate Aurora Research Institute suggests that giving pediatric residents hands-on training with medical devices may help them communicate more effectively with the families of children frequently hospitalized in pediatric units.

22 Oct 2026

Southampton scientists explore immune cell reprogramming to fight common viruses

Scientists have started work on a new way to fight cold and flu viruses by reprogramming the cells in our immune system to respond faster to infections.

21 Oct 2026

Researchers call for coordinated action to protect European sleep health

A new paper from the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Early Career Network of the European Sleep Research Society warns that sleep health is becoming a growing public health challenge across Europe and is calling for coordinated action to protect it.

21 Oct 2026

Why did people report feeling better during COVID-19? A French study offers clues

Assessing well-being in France (2014-2023), the study finds COVID-19 influenced scores, with health symptoms significantly affecting emotional health.

21 Oct 2026

$52 million study to investigate why some infants develop lasting lung infections

A Michigan Medicine-led research consortium has secured approval for up to $52 million in federal funding to launch a multicenter study examining why some young children recover fully from viral lower respiratory tract infections while others develop severe illness or lasting problems such as asthma.

20 Oct 2026

Why the same healthy diet may not work the same way for everyone

A review published in Nutrients proposes a seven-pillar precision nutrition framework that combines biological, behavioral, and environmental information to tailor dietary interventions throughout life. The authors identify potential benefits for cardiovascular, respiratory, blood, and sleep health, while emphasizing the need for further clinical trials to establish effective, accessible, and personalized nutritional strategies.

20 Oct 2026

Scientists find a way to boost the body's natural viral defenses

Washington State University researchers have discovered how to "crank up" a natural defense system in the body to combat viral infection, potentially opening a new door for treating virus infections, cancer, neurological disorders and other diseases.

20 Oct 2026

Presurgical sleep medications linked to less pain and anxiety after surgery

Improving sleep before surgery through the use of melatonin or Ambien (zolpidem) may ease presurgical anxiety, reduce pain after surgery, decrease opioid requirements and help patients recover better, according to an analysis of 25 years of research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 annual meeting.

19 Oct 2026

Cannabis users face increased heart attack risk around surgery

As marijuana use becomes more common and legal in most U.S. states, patients who use cannabis may face a significantly higher risk of heart attack around the time of surgery, while also showing an unexpected lower risk of dangerous blood clots in the veins, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 annual meeting.

19 Oct 2026

CHEST announces first pulmonary certification program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants

Following a comprehensive discovery initiative examining the needs of advanced practice providers (APPs) in pulmonary medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) announces plans to move forward with the development of a pulmonary-focused education and certification program for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants/associates (PAs).

15 Oct 2026

Light-activated experimental opioid eliminates dangerous side effects

Opioid painkillers are some of the strongest analgesic medicines, but they are also the riskiest owing to a range of side effects, including addiction.

15 Oct 2026

Breast milk antibodies show promise against multiple respiratory viruses

Yona Tugg and colleagues show that a polyclonal secretory immunoglobulin A preparation, purified from breast milk pooled from multiple donors, neutralized respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human adenovirus type 5, and H1N1 and H3N2 influenza A viruses in laboratory assays.

14 Oct 2026

Respiratory News and Research

Ketones may change sleep patterns, but not always for the better

Review highlights essential neurological considerations for gender dysphoria care

NIOX® launches NIOX PRO®, their next generation FeNO testing device

Wildfire prevention power shutoffs linked to increased risk of acute respiratory illness

New satellite technology detects neurological risks from toxic red tides

Airborne ESKAPE bacteria pose severe risks to immunocompromised patients

Beer, wine or spirits: A large study finds different mortality patterns for each

New guidance expands reproductive care for people with cystic fibrosis

Hands-on device training improves pediatric resident communication skills

Southampton scientists explore immune cell reprogramming to fight common viruses

Researchers call for coordinated action to protect European sleep health

Why did people report feeling better during COVID-19? A French study offers clues

$52 million study to investigate why some infants develop lasting lung infections

Why the same healthy diet may not work the same way for everyone

Scientists find a way to boost the body's natural viral defenses

Presurgical sleep medications linked to less pain and anxiety after surgery

Cannabis users face increased heart attack risk around surgery

CHEST announces first pulmonary certification program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants

Light-activated experimental opioid eliminates dangerous side effects

Breast milk antibodies show promise against multiple respiratory viruses

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

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