November 15, 2011: Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery
Nearly half of serious infections occur 14 days after patients are discharged, study shows

May 31, 2011: Flu Shot May Lower Odds for Preemie Delivery
During peak flu season, odds of prematurity were about 70% lower if mom was vaccinated, study finds

May 10, 2011: Vitamin D May Prevent Serious Respiratory Disease in Newborns
Supplements can cut risk of RSV, life-threatening complications, researchers say

April 06, 2011: Years Later, Victims of Critical Respiratory Illness Still Suffer
Finding suggests treatment in intensive care unit for ARDS could be improved

March 16, 2011: U.S. Death Rate at All-Time Low: CDC
Americans living longer than ever, but gap widens between blacks, whites

February 15, 2011: Blacks Readmitted to Hospital More Than Whites: Study
Return rates even higher for hospitals serving mostly minority patients, research shows

January 26, 2011: Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots
Vaccination rates found to be especially low among newest immigrants

January 10, 2011: For the Very Obese, H1N1 Was More Apt to Be Fatal
Findings show need for extra precautions if any type of flu develops, expert says

January 10, 2011: People Who Recovered From H1N1 Offer Clues to Better Vaccine
They appeared to develop antibodies against many strains, study finds

December 20, 2010: Heartburn Drugs May Raise Pneumonia Risk
One of every 200 hospital patients taking acid-suppressing meds will develop pneumonia, study finds

December 08, 2010: Secondhand Smoke May Put Kids at Risk for Diseases
Study reports link to trio of bacterial illnesses

August 05, 2010: What Caused 2009 H1N1 Pandemic?
Researchers say they've identified biochemical process behind 'swine flu'

June 17, 2010: Health Tip: Things That May Trigger Wheezing
A symptom of breathing problems

January 08, 2010: Short School Closures Won't Shut Down Flu
Two-week shutdowns won't work, simulations suggest

December 17, 2009: Scientists Link Molecule to Severe Swine Flu
Blocking the particle might someday ease accompanying lung infections

November 20, 2009: Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu

October 09, 2009: Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs
Health-care workers should take precautions, especially given H1N1 pandemic, experts say

October 01, 2009: Pre-Birth Exposure to 1918 Flu Raised Heart Risks, Study Finds
Whether same will hold true for current H1N1 strain remains a mystery

September 30, 2009: CDC Links Infections With Swine Flu Deaths
Nearly a third of U.S. victims were also infected with pneumococcus or other bacteria, agency reports

September 21, 2009: Immune Cells Offer Hope for Injured Lungs
Discovery in mice shows promise for treating potentially fatal wounds, researchers say

September 10, 2009: Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study
Unlike seasonal flu, H1N1 goes deep into respiratory tract, researchers confirm

September 09, 2009: New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease
Different formulation seems to thwart pneumonia in high-risk group with COPD, study finds

September 08, 2009: Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics
Could lead to better treatment decisions for respiratory infections, experts say

August 28, 2009: Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes
New drug might slow the destructive lung condition, studies show

August 18, 2009: Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections
Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria

August 17, 2009: Synthetic Protein Thwarts HIV Infection in Lab
By blocking cellular interaction, researchers prevent disease production

August 06, 2009: Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test
Gene signature detects differences in viral, bacterial infections, study finds

July 28, 2009: Save Swine Flu Drugs for Younger Patients, Study Urges
Curbing use in elderly may be controversial but wise, experts say

July 22, 2009: Many Young Adults Uninformed About Vaccines
More awareness of benefits of shots for preventable diseases needed, study shows

June 18, 2009: Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
Hope that the drugs could fight infection was premature, expert says

May 15, 2009: Human Nose Too Cold for Bird Flu Virus
Finding might explain why this strain isn't spreading, scientists say

April 16, 2009: Mild Flu Season Coming to a Close
Outpatient visits, deaths were lower than previous year, CDC says

April 08, 2009: Flu Strikes a Milder Blow This Season
Effective vaccine and more vaccinations among young people helped, experts say

March 16, 2009: New Treatments Improve Control for Severe Asthma
Using the medications as directed is key, however, experts say

March 05, 2009: Discovery May Boost Bird Flu Vaccine Potency
Compound increases ability of 'killer T-cells' to get rid of infection, study says

March 02, 2009: Resistance to Tamiflu Growing
Mostly linked to influenza A strain, which is most common in US, study says

February 23, 2009: Too Little Vitamin D May Mean More Colds and Flu
Whether adding supplements would help still needs testing, experts say

February 22, 2009: Scientists May Have New Way to Fight the Flu
Discovery could lead to new drugs and universal vaccine, they say

February 03, 2009: U.S. Flu Season Off to Slow Start
Fewer cases so far suggest a mild flu season, officials say

January 23, 2009: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome as Deadly as Ever
Finding contradicts belief that death rate associated with condition has dropped

November 11, 2008: Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%

November 04, 2008: Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
Those with asthma, other conditions have vaccination rates far below goals, study finds

October 29, 2008: Flu Vaccine Could Prevent 357,000 Deaths in Pandemic
Predictive model shows shots would also save $7 billion in related health-care costs

October 28, 2008: When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better
While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits

October 10, 2008: Flu Can Be Deadly for Young Victims
CDC now recommends shots for those aged 6 months to 19

October 06, 2008: Kids' Flu Shot Largely Ineffective Over Past Few Years
Study finds it didn't keep them from hospitals, doctors' offices

July 24, 2008: Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates
Cigarette compounds mimicking viral components caused more severe airway damage in mice

July 02, 2008: Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006
Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds

May 22, 2008: Lung Trouble Associated With Sickle Cell in Kids
Decline in function needs to be addressed more aggressively, study says

May 22, 2008: CARDIA Studies Open Window on Heart, Lung Diseases
Researchers analyze different proteins in progression of risk factors as subjects aged