THE HUMAN BODY can only go without oxygen for 4 minutes before there’s irreversible brain damage.…
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Mucus test shows promise for measuring health of lungs in COPD
A novel test based on the levels and composition of certain proteins in mucus, called mucins,…
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Why Is Lung Health Key to Survivorship After Cancer Treatment?
In an interview with CURE, Dr. Joshua Sabari, a thoracic medical oncologist at NYU Langone Health’s…
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Current and Emerging Biomarkers in Interstitial Lung Disease
Key Points 1. Interstitial lung diseases are often progressive and fatal, with no current therapies able…
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Millions of Canadian homes have high levels of cancer-causing radon. Is yours one of them?
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Radon gas may be giving more Canadians lung cancer. Scientists are racing to save lives
When Steve Blake moved into his brand new home in 1995, he felt lucky. The house…
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artificial organ kept man alive until transplant
X-rays show a 33-year-old patient’s new lungs (left) and old lungs (right).Credit: Northwestern Medicine A 33-year-old…
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Can menthol inhalation reduce the feeling of breathlessness?
Background Breathlessness is an uncomfortable feeling that people living with a lung condition may experience, as well as during…
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Lung and breast cancer screening and prevention; heart health nutrition advice; meet a new child life specialist
Heart Health After Cancer Treatment By Laura Martinell, RD, CSO, CNSC, FAND Sadly, certain treatments for…
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Repeated exposure to aged vape plumes could negatively impact lung health
Electronic cigarettes – or vapes – can release puffs of vapor in aromatic clouds. The health…
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