George Bush

Why Does Pneumonia Strike Older Adults

... Bush in Houston on March 29, 2015. Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images. Former President George H. W. Bush was hospitalized on Jan. 14 following a bout of pneumonia, CNN reported today (Jan. 18). In addition, Bush's wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, was admitted to the hospital today as a precaution because she was experiencing "fatigue and coughing," according to CNN. The 41 st president turned 92 last summer, and Barbara Bush is 91. Why does pneumonia often strike older adults? [ 27 Devastating Infectious Diseases ]. One reason is that a person's immunity declines after age 50, "so it wouldn't be surprising if someone who's over 90 would have a reduced immunity," said Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City who has not treated either of the Bushes. Pneumonia, which is characterized by inflammation of the lungs, is more common in the winter, Horovitz told Live Science. And, there are also many other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and common cold viruses, that are circulating at this time of year, he said. Doctors "always hospitalize" elderly ...

George H.w. Bush Barfed On The Prime Minister Of Japan 25 Years Ago Today

... vaulted over the table to catch the president before he tumbled. As Prime Minister Miyazawa cradled the head of his guest, Bush's entourage gently lowered him to the floor. The president's eyes fluttered open, and he quipped to his personal physician, Dr. Burton Lee, "Roll me under the table until the dinner's over." The panicky moment passed; within a few minutes, Bush was on his feet, white as a sheet, but gamely smiling. "Just the flu, just the flu," said the president's men, and that's all it was—a passing stomach bug, and not another heart-skipping atrial fibrillation of the kind that struck the president last May as he jogged at Camp David. Hoping to avoid further embarrassment for the president, Japanese public television kept under wraps last week a tape of Bush losing his dinner all over the prime minister. Newsweek has viewed a copy of the entire tape, and it clearly demonstrates that the sight of Bush passing out and vomiting was truly frightening to those around him, especially to his normally stoic wife. Even the snippet that was publicly aired, showing the president prostrate and gray with nausea, shocked the American people. The ...

Former President Bush, 92, Tweets His Excitement Ahead Of Super Bowl

... to the two George Bushes by their numbers in the order of U. S. presidents. 'He's incredibly grateful to the doctors, nurses, professionals, and staff who have taken such great care of him,' Ford said. '43 spoke with his parents earlier today and said they sounded strong and happy.'. The nation's 41 st president's treatment included a stay in intensive care, a breathing tube and a ventilator, but now is doing much better and 'thankful for the prayers' sent his way. Former President George W. Bush (right) told Daily __link__ through a spokesman on Monday that he was glad to see both of his parents released from the hospital. The elder Bush was joined at the hospital by his 91-year-old wife, Barbara, who spent five days there for treatment of bronchitis until her release a week ago. The couple's 72-year marriage is the longest of any presidential couple in U. S. history and the former first lady was with her husband during much of his stay, including when she was hospitalized for her own treatment. They were 'essentially therapy for each other,' Dr. Clint Doerr, one of the physicians treating Bush, said last week. Prior to the news of Bush's ...

George W. Bush’s Daughter Wants You To Remember His Speech On Islam

... Obama visited a mosque near the end of his presidency, The Post's Aaron Blake reported, he took heat for it. “Donald Trump said perhaps Obama 'feels comfortable there' — a comment thick with innuendo from a man who championed conspiracy theories about Obama's birthplace,” Blake wrote. Trump, of course, would go on to win the presidency after calling in a speech to ban all Muslims from the United States. As Trump's popularity grew, some members of the Bush family  reportedly turned from their fellow Republican. Bush's other daughter, Barbara Bush, was photographed at a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton, and his father, former president George H. W. Bush, reportedly told a private gathering he would vote for the Democrat. [ Don’t look now, but the ‘liberal media’ is kind of nostalgic for George W. Bush ]. A spokesman for Bush declined to comment on the family's reaction to Trump's rhetoric about Muslims and his executive order last week, which barred visitors and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority ...

Land Commissioner George P. Bush Takes One Step At A Time

... for this office; I've made that clear to my supporters," said Bush, 40, in an interview in his office with a Texas Capitol view. "And that's really all I think about, honestly. I've said … there's no shame in returning to the private sector. I don't think enough elected officials leave when they know when the time is right, and I miss a lot of what I did in the private sector.". He had co-founded a private equity firm and an investment firm focused on oil-and-gas transactions before running for his first elected office. He put his assets into a blind trust to avoid conflict. Stirring the pot. In the meantime, Bush is putting his mark on the oldest state agency, the responsibilities of which include managing state oil and gas leases that benefit education, safekeeping maps, administering veterans' programs, coastal management and overseeing the Alamo. He has driven a modernization of lease sales, moving the program to a digital platform that he said has paid off handsomely. He is carrying through an ambitious effort to restore the Alamo and redesign the area surrounding it, collaborating with the city and private sector. One challenge for him this legislative ...

Federal Judge Derided By Trump Is A George W. Bush Appointee Known As A Conservative Jurist

... first major setback to his young administration, appearing to question the constitutional checks on his power after a judge’s order reopened the flow of travelers from seven mostly Muslim nations covered by his controversial travel ban. The Department. President Trump grappled Saturday with the first major setback to his young administration, appearing to question the constitutional checks on his power after a judge’s order reopened the flow of travelers from seven mostly Muslim nations covered by his controversial travel ban. The Department. (Michael A. Memoli, Jaweed Kaleem and Lisa Mascaro). The comments are unlikely to sway Robart, said those who know him. "Jim will give a wry smile, maybe adjust his bow tie a little bit and go back to doing his business," said former Seattle U. S. Atty. John Mc Kay, who worked with Robart for a decade at the law firm of Lane Powell Spears Lubersky. "He's a very careful judge, and he's conservative in the sense he looks at the law and tries to determine what that is, not what he wants. He's conservative in his review of the law, but courageous in his application of it.". Another former U. S. ...

After Years Of Liberal Hate, George W. Bush Is Getting The Respect He Deserves

... furiously worked to cement the perception that Bush was a moron. When he fell off a bike, comic Craig Kilborn said, “Doctors concluded that the president’s fall hadn’t done any damage when he appeared confused and disoriented.” Kanye West suggested Bush was a racist on national television. Bush’s decision to invade Iraq is now held up as his biggest blunder. Yet for being on the same page with Hillary Clinton, Bush was rewarded with the Bushitler meme. It wasn’t just random protesters who made the fascist comparisons: Keith Olbermann, Naomi Wolf and Chris Matthews all invoked Hitler and or/fascism in discussing Bush. The Bushes’ way of doing things looks better and better every day. At the end of his presidency, Bush was blamed for a financial crisis that had nothing to do with him and was blasted for what turned out to be the wisest decision of his presidency: a bailout that stopped the bleeding, restored order to the markets, set the stage for a stock-market recovery and in the end cost the government nothing. All told, as of Jan. 17 of this year, ...

Former President Bush 'fired Up' For Coin Toss At Houston's Super Bowl

... and so proud of their hometown.". Lil Wayne brings down the house at Super Bowl party. 'The best of America'. Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian who teaches history at Rice University, said he was saddened when health reports about the Bushes punctuated coverage of Donald Trump's inauguration as president last month. All of the other living presidents attended. "If he's feeling spryly enough to appear at the Super Bowl, it's just cause for good cheer," Brinkley said Saturday by phone. Bush served as president from 1989 to 1993, after eight years as vice president. "His legacy is very large, and he's truly an American icon who transcends party and is just beloved by the public at large," Brinkley said. "He represents the great American traditions of camaraderie, a gentleman-like ...

President Bush Moved Out Of Icu, Mrs. Bush Released

... 92-year-old," Dr. Amy Mynderse said of President Bush. The spokesman said the former president is getting better by the minute and has come a long way since his breathing tube was removed this past Friday. "He's a really strong person. Not you're average 92-year-old" on Prez Bush and his recovery #khou 11 __link__/zoqip 44 Ijr. — Lauren Talarico (@KHOULauren) January 23, 2017. He’s been at Houston Methodist since Jan. 14 and is being treated for pneumonia. Mynderse said the former president has been sitting up and watching TV and is “waiting anxiously for his favorite oyster stew for lunch.” He was also joking and talking with nurses. President George H. W. Bush watches the Texans pregame warmup before their game against the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Wild Card game at NRG Stadium on Jan. 7, 2017 (Bob Levey/Getty Images). President Bush still has a fair amount of coughing they said, but that they were addressing it with various breathing ...