You may understand the respiratory and digestive systems as separate entities but, in many ways, the two are intimately connected. For example, breathing provides oxygen to help your digestive tract ...

A handful of neurons in the vagus nerve control breathing in a fine-tuned but powerful way, scientists have discovered in mice. Among these sensory neurons, two types are dedicated to two specific ...

Assisted ventilation for extremely preterm infants (<28 weeks of gestation) has become less invasive, but it is unclear whether such developments in care are associated with improvements in short-term ...

People born prematurely may have smaller airways than those born at full term, which can cause respiratory problems. That’s according to research published in Experimental Physiology today. It is ...

A recent review provides insight into the clinical progression of treatment-naive patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 3 who have lost ambulation. Patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) ...

Heart Health Yoga Asanas: It is very important to increase your lung capacity as it can be beneficial for your health and overall well-being. Increased lung capacity enhances the intake of oxygen ...

A weak respiratory system will affect other parts of your body and can lead to various medical issues, says TCM physician Lee Teck Chaw Breathing happens so naturally that we do not think about how it ...