“Troubling” – England’s Silent Scandal of Missing Lung Tests
The survey reveals that the poorest regions are most severely impacted by the ‘postcode lottery’ in diagnostic services, and the report cautions about the fatal…
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Cystic Fibrosis Surprise – Scientists Discover Unexpected Function of Rare Lung Cells
Researchers from the University of Iowa demonstrate that pulmonary ionocytes play a key role in the absorption of chloride and water. Researchers from the University…
Harvard Scientists Expose Alarming Cancer Threat From “Safe” Levels of Air Pollution
Prolonged exposure to fine airborne particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) might heighten the risk of non-lung cancers in the elderly, according to recent research…
New Cholesterol Drugs Could Harm Lungs, Warns Groundbreaking Global Study
Statins lower the risk of dementia, however, a new drug negatively affects lung function. One of the most extensive global studies on the effects of…
Radiologists vs. Robots: Outperforming AI in Identifying Lung Diseases on Chest X-Rays
Radiologists surpassed AI in accurately detecting three common lung diseases from chest X-rays, as per a study in the Radiology journal. AI tools, while sensitive,…
Emerging Health Crisis: Toxic Dust From Engineered Stone Endangers U.S. Workers
Researchers from UC San Francisco and UCLA have discovered that workers who produce artificial stone slabs for the most popular type of countertops sold in…
A Cure for COPD? Transplanting Patients’ Own Lung Cells Shows Great Promise
Researchers have demonstrated the potential to heal injured lung tissue in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients using their own lung cells for the first…
Scientists Identify Potential Treatment for Rare and Devastating Lung Disease
The findings could lead to a cure for LAM. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati may have identified a potential treatment for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a…
Vitamin K Deficiency Linked to Poor Lung Function: Asthma, COPD, and More
A study published in ERJ Open Research reveals a connection between low levels of vitamin K in the blood and poor lung function, including conditions…
Lung Disease Without a Name: The Puzzling Affliction Impacting Millions of Smokers
UCSF research suggests that existing classifications of chronic tobacco-related lung conditions leave patients undiagnosed and untreated. A new study led by researchers at UC San…
“Magic Cocktail” Generates Lung’s Most Critical Immune Cell in the Lab
The development of a new cell culture model for human alveolar macrophages is set to propel research into respiratory illnesses. This innovation will aid in…
Groundbreaking Study Reveals That Plants Can Remove Cancer-Causing Toxins From Air
A new study reveals that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air. A groundbreaking study has uncovered that plants possess the ability…
The Breath of Life: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Promote Lung Health
Omega-3 fatty acids, prevalent in fish and fish oil, show promise for maintaining lung health, according to a comprehensive study supported by the National Institutes…
Omicron Mutation: How the Omicron Subvariant Evolved To Breach Lung Defenses
Future SARS-CoV-2 variants may also regain the ability to infect the lower respiratory tract. Omicron-derived virus variants currently account for the majority of SARS-CoV-2 infections…
Sugar vs. Fat: Unraveling the Metabolic Mysteries of MAIT Cells
Scientists at the LJI have discovered that MAIT cells’ metabolism can be adjusted to combat various pathogens, potentially leading to innovative therapeutic strategies. An unconventional…
Lab-Grown Mini Lungs: Accelerating Respiratory Disease Research
Scientists have developed a cell culture technology that creates “cloned” miniature human lungs on microchips from stem cells, offering a new method for studying lung…
New Research Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Use Mint Vapes
In a study recently published in the journal Respiratory Research, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that mint-flavored e-cigarette liquids generate more toxic vapor particles, leading…
“Cytokine Storm” Debunked: Machine Learning Exposes the True Killer of COVID-19 Patients
Machine learning finds no evidence of cytokine storm in critically ill patients with COVID-19. No evidence of cytokine storm in critically ill patients with COVID-19…