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High BMI and poor physical fitness in adolescence linked to severe bacterial infections in adulthood

High BMI and poor physical fitness during later adolescence increase the risk of both contracting and dying from sepsis and other severe bacterial infections in adulthood, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

9 Dec 2025

Early RSV infection turns maternal allergy into a powerful driver of childhood asthma

Early-life RSV infection and parental allergy interact to substantially increase childhood asthma risk, supported by population data from more than 1.5 million children and mechanistic mouse experiments. The study shows that viral infection reprograms neonatal immune responses by altering how maternally transferred allergen-specific antibodies are handled, driving long-term allergic airway disease.

8 Dec 2025

Intravenous iron shows safe and beneficial outcomes for patients with bacterial infection and anemia

Treatment with intravenous (IV) iron significantly improved survival and increased hemoglobin levels in patients with iron-deficiency anemia who were hospitalized for an acute bacterial infection, according to an analysis of data from more than 85,000 patients.

7 Dec 2025

Bacterial enzyme linked to heart complications in pneumonia

Pneumonia is a disease that burdens the healthcare system with more that 1.2 million emergency room visits each year and more than 41,000 adult deaths in the United States.

4 Dec 2025

Microbial warning signs that predict death risk in severe pneumonia

Researchers examine the gut and lung microbiota of severe community-acquired pneumonia patients.

3 Dec 2025

Pneumococcal vaccination lowers antibiotic-resistant bacteria in children

Children in Guatemala who received a common vaccine that helps prevent pneumonia were less likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers.

2 Dec 2025

They need a ventilator to stay alive. Getting one can be a nightmare.

On vacation in Mexico last year, Michael DiPlacido passed out twice while scuba diving and again in his hotel. Back in St. Louis, doctors diagnosed him with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, an incurable disease that often requires mechanical ventilation.

2 Dec 2025

Measles deaths plummet but infections surge worldwide

Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since 2000.

29 Nov 2025

Novel mRNA-based therapy may offer a new path to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have reported early success with a novel mRNA-based therapy designed to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

26 Nov 2025

Dysfunctional breathing is common and influenced by tobacco use and respiratory conditions

Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is frequently misdiagnosed or insufficiently treated, leading to a diminished quality of life and unnecessary medical intervention.

25 Nov 2025

Infection-related hospital stays linked to higher risk of developing dementia

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on October 13, 2025, titled "Hospitalization with infections and risk of Dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis."

25 Nov 2025

Lung to gut movement of hospital-acquired bacterium raises the risk of sepsis

A hospital-acquired bacterium that causes serious infections can move from the lungs to the gut inside the same patient, raising the risk of life-threatening sepsis, new research reveals.

25 Nov 2025

Inflammatory biomarkers offer new insights for precision medicine in ischemic stroke

Ischemic stroke, a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, is a complex cerebrovascular event with outcomes heavily influenced by the inflammatory response.

20 Nov 2025

Pairing antiviral therapy with immune modulation restores lung repair in lethal Influenza

Recovery from deadly influenza infection may hinge on helping the lungs heal in addition to stopping the virus, according to a new study in mice, which shows that pairing modest antiviral therapies with immune modulation can restore damaged tissues and lung function, even after severe infection has taken hold.

20 Nov 2025

New collection of bacteria-eating viruses can be effective against Klebsiella strains

Potential treatments for one of the world's most dangerous hospital superbugs have been found in a surprising location - hospital toilets.

20 Nov 2025

Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks

Rates of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are surging in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon, and other states and localities across the country.

20 Nov 2025

Researchers develop new method to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria using bacteriophages

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing challenges to global public health as harmful microbes evolve to evade these medications.

19 Nov 2025

Machine learning tool helps evaluate ICU resource efficiency in severe pneumonia care

A study published in the Journal of Critical Care, conducted with the participation of the D'Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), investigated how to measure efficiency in the use of resources for patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), an illness contracted outside hospital settings and most common among older adults.

18 Nov 2025

Preparing for the respiratory virus season: A guide for families

As respiratory virus season begins, pediatric experts are preparing for an expected rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which can cause cold-like symptoms in most people but serious illness in infants and older adults.

17 Nov 2025

New molecular test revolutionizes fungal infection diagnosis

Certain serious fungal infections occur in regions of the United States with specific environments and are often tied to soil exposure.

14 Nov 2025

Pneumonia News and Research

Latest Pneumonia News and Research

High BMI and poor physical fitness in adolescence linked to severe bacterial infections in adulthood

Early RSV infection turns maternal allergy into a powerful driver of childhood asthma

Intravenous iron shows safe and beneficial outcomes for patients with bacterial infection and anemia

Bacterial enzyme linked to heart complications in pneumonia

Microbial warning signs that predict death risk in severe pneumonia

Pneumococcal vaccination lowers antibiotic-resistant bacteria in children

They need a ventilator to stay alive. Getting one can be a nightmare.

Measles deaths plummet but infections surge worldwide

Novel mRNA-based therapy may offer a new path to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections

Dysfunctional breathing is common and influenced by tobacco use and respiratory conditions

Infection-related hospital stays linked to higher risk of developing dementia

Lung to gut movement of hospital-acquired bacterium raises the risk of sepsis

Inflammatory biomarkers offer new insights for precision medicine in ischemic stroke

Pairing antiviral therapy with immune modulation restores lung repair in lethal Influenza

New collection of bacteria-eating viruses can be effective against Klebsiella strains

Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks

Researchers develop new method to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria using bacteriophages

Machine learning tool helps evaluate ICU resource efficiency in severe pneumonia care

Preparing for the respiratory virus season: A guide for families

New molecular test revolutionizes fungal infection diagnosis

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