A common over-the-counter ingredient in many cough syrups may have a greater purpose for people suffering from lung fibrosis that is related to any number of serious health conditions. Scientists from ...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive and complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement. It is narked not only by motor symptoms – such as tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia – but ...

Young girl coughs while wrapped in a blanket. Whooping cough can cause severe bouts of coughing. But babies, who are most vulnerable to the disease, may not cough at all. Cases of whooping cough are ...

A commonly sold cough syrup in Europe could potentially slow down progression of dementia in patients with Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. Nearly half of those diagnosed with Parkinson’s ...

Today’s cough syrup could turn into tomorrow’s treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Recent research in the U.K. is the latest to suggest that a common ingredient in cough syrup, ambroxol, might be able ...

A new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs after accumulation of scar tissue in the lung (left image ...

Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough are increasing across the United States. As of Nov. 30, early U.S. data show over 28,000 cases reported this year, or six ...

Chronic cough is undergoing a pivotal shift—from being viewed merely as a symptom to being recognized as a distinct disease entity. From December 4 to 6, 2025, the 5th International Cough Conference ...

Most people think of chest pain when they hear about heart disease. Others may think of shortness of breath or a racing heartbeat. However, many people do not realize that an ongoing cough can also be ...