Latest medical research on lung disease. Learn about the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and lung cancer along with the latest treatment information.

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham trialed stereotactic (targeted) brain-directed radiation in 100 ...

The treatment marks the only targeted oral treatment in patients with non–small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor exon 20 insertion mutations.

At-home cancer screening tests may help you catch lung cancer early, but studies have yet to show their reliability. Only clinical tests, such as a biopsy or imaging scan, can confirm lung cancer.

Solid research on marijuana and lung cancer is lacking, but evidence shows that smoking weed harms the lungs and causes other health problems.

Jim Rattay, who won seven high school football state championships coaching in Arizona and Ohio, maintains an optimistic outlook.

Double-lung transplant patient Deron Wells has died after his battle for coverage from his health insurance company went viral online.

Despite new paradigm-shifting treatments, lung cancer remains a deadly disease – and improving outcomes requires more than just drug research. The new Lung Ambition Alliance – launched in July ...

Never-smokers are increasingly diagnosed with lung cancer due to genetic factors, radon exposure, and pollutants. Women and certain populations are at higher risk.

WebMD's COPD Health Center provides in-depth information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease including symptoms, causes, treatment options, diagnosis, and tests.

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi becomes the first cancer immunotherapy to be FDA-approved for limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC).

Lung cancer is a big problem. It claims many lives each year. Around 160,000 people die annually in the US. This figure is higher than that of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. This ...