Why your lungs might be older than the rest of your body: Understanding factors, signs and detection

Your lungs might be ageing faster than your body, a new study reveals. Factors like pollution, smoking, and infections accelerate lung decline, often ...
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The Powerful Link Between Microbiome and Lung Function

Dr. Barnard explains how his research suggests that processed meat may negatively affect not only your heart health, but also ...

From stronger lungs to better immunity: What happens to the body when a person quits smoking

Smoking cigarettes is like a chemical assault on nearly every system in the body. Tobacco smoke carries thousands of toxic ...
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Understanding Lung Cancer Symptoms: What to Watch For and When to See Your Doctor

Lung cancer stands as a formidable health challenge, claiming more lives globally than any other type of cancer. This sobering reality is largely attributed to the unfortunate truth that the disease ...
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Donor lungs safely preserved up to 20 hours out-of-body prior to transplantation

A study on donor lungs preserved outside the body before transplantation demonstrated that the hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (HOPE) technique is a safe and effective lung preservation ...

Shocking pics reveal ‘black chunks’ doctors had to cut out from teen’s lungs after vaping just three years

WHEN LeeRay King was first introduced to vaping as a 14-year-old, he didn’t really like it. But within a week of putting the ...

Persistent chest tightness and breathing discomfort: Early lung cancer signs not to ignore

Persistent chest tightness and breathing discomfort can be early signs of lung cancer that often go unnoticed. Learn the warning symptoms, why they occur, and when to seek medical help for timely ...