Dec. 25, 2024 — A new method of scanning lungs is able to show in real time how air moves in and out of the lungs as people take a breath in patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Dec. 5, 2024 — Improvements in cancer prevention and screening have averted more deaths from five cancer types combined over the past 45 years than treatment advances, according to a modeling study.

They found that these shards — which are now virtually everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat — are suspected of links to colon cancer and lung cancer.

Lung cancer arises in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small-cell lung cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer, according to the shape of cells ...

Research has found a link between getting too much or too little sleep and an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Having lung cancer may also affect your sleep. Getting enough high quality ...

Now researchers at Dalhousie University are using an old testing method to help them learn more about how these devices affect lung function in young adults. The lung clearance index (LCI ...

Some habits, like exercise and avoiding pollutants, may help support your lung health. If you’ve recently quit smoking, you’ve taken an important first step toward taking control of your health.

Although some people may consider vaping a better alternative to smoking, it can still lead to lung damage. Scientists are still investigating the effects of vaping and whether lung damage may heal.

I am acutely aware of how many people are suffering deeply now – people who are strong, intelligent, and creative, and yet find themselves struggling within their lives and disbelieving in ...

Our LUNG FORCE Heroes inspire, encourage and empower us to raise our voices for lung health. Read about their personal experiences with lung cancer, and become a LUNG FORCE Hero by sharing your story.

The frontal lobe is a large part of the brain. It extends from the front of the brain almost halfway to the back, and it helps humans perform complex tasks, innovate, and imagine. This article ...

Immunotherapy is a newer class of treatment for lung and other cancers. It primes the body’s natural immune system to fight back against cancer. Immunotherapy has been shown to improve survival in ...