Winter is coming: How vaccines help protect against respiratory illness
August is National Immunization Awareness Month—the perfect time to prepare for the viruses and bacteria that spread each fall and winter.
Aug 14, 2026
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Respiratory Tract Diseases: News and Research on Lung Diseases
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Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer
Every year, lung cancer kills more than 100,000 people in the United States. Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, but other environmental exposures can also contribute to the disease.
Aug 14, 2026
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1 in 6 adults in England report persistent loneliness
A large proportion of adults in England report regularly feeling lonely and socially isolated, with some of the highest levels clustered in cities, and the problem worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 14, 2026
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Q&A: Why the next pandemic could be stopped by math, not borders
What do LinkedIn, the global airline network and the human brain have in common? They are all complex systems built from networks of connections.
Aug 13, 2026
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BathMat trial shows promise in cutting ICU workload while improving care for critically ill patients
An innovative inflatable repositioning device developed by researchers and clinicians at the University of Bath and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust could significantly reduce the number of staff required ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Always finish your antibiotics? Longer is better? Outdated ideas about antibiotics are common, study says
"Always finish your antibiotics" is no longer considered medical best practice for all conditions. Surprised? You're not alone.
Aug 13, 2026
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AI digital twin platform advances personalized cancer treatment planning
A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a patient-centric "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Virtual Patient Simulation System," overcoming the limitations of conventional static diagnosis.
Aug 13, 2026
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New research documents growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers
A new report documenting California's rapidly growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers underscores the urgent need for a national effort focused on stronger surveillance, earlier diagnosis and policy interventions ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Smokers still largely unaware of heart disease risks
An international study has found that despite two decades of global tobacco control efforts, the message still is not getting through to enough smokers that smoking and secondhand smoke cause heart attacks and strokes.
Aug 13, 2026
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Could salmon and other fatty fish unlock new treatments for severe lung disease?
Lung inflammation and injury can quickly turn into acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients with pneumonia, COVID-19 and other conditions.
Aug 12, 2026
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