The Respiratory System
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The Healthy Geezer: Is Ozone Dangerous?
By Fred Cicetti published
Some ozone is good and protects us from the sun, but ground-level ozone is bad for our health.
The Healthy Geezer: Can You Really Get Legionnaires' by Drinking Water? Yes
By Fred Cicetti published
While this sounds like an urban myth, it is true.
HPV More Prevalent in Lung Cancer Patients
By Amanda Chan published
The HPV strains found in people with lung cancer include the strains that cause cervical cancer and genital warts.

Air Pollution Is a Major Trigger of Heart Attacks, Study Finds
By Amanda Chan published
Time spent in traffic accounted for the most heart attacks, the study said.

Colds, Allergies or Sinusitis? Here's How You Can Tell
By Livescience.com published
The symptoms of a cold, allergies and sinusitis can be similar. Here are some ways to tell the difference between these conditions, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology.

What Organs Can You Live Without?
By Rachael Rettner published
People can live with one lung, just like they can live without a number of organs.

Your Cough Will Last Longer Than You Think, Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
One week living with a hacking cough seems like forever, but experts say you'll likely have to wait even longer for it to clear up.

Amoxicillin Doesn’t Help Some Respiratory Infections
By Catherine Winters published
Amoxicillin is no better than a placebo at treating the symptoms of a lower respiratory-tract infection.
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