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Dual therapy activates immune defenses while damaging lung cancer DNA
A new preclinical study has demonstrated that combining HER3-DXd with olaparib significantly improves treatment responses in lung cancer models. This combination therapy induces irreparable DNA damage in cancer cells while ...
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Major review finds clear link between vaping and respiratory problems in young people
A major review of the effects of vaping on children and young people has found clear links between vaping and respiratory health problems, as well as strong evidence that young people who vape are more likely to go on to ...
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New guidelines emphasize pollen monitoring for allergy management
Allergic rhinitis and asthma are among the most common chronic diseases today, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. One contributing factor is climate change, which is extending pollen seasons, increasing pollen ...
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Doctors and scientists race to understand a rising form of heart failure
Approximately 3 million people in the United States are living with a condition called heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, or HFpEF. The number of people with this form of heart failure, which is more common in ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure
Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country's biggest blazes.
Aug 23, 2026
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How lung tumors hijack an ancient marine metabolic axis to promote malignant growth
Researchers at the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS) have shown how a metabolic mechanism underlying thermal tolerance in intertidal oysters sheds light on malignant proliferation in human ...
Aug 22, 2026
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Lung cancer patient becomes tumor-free after treatment with sodium selenite
A patient with advanced, treatment-resistant lung cancer became tumor-free after treatment with the selenium compound selenite. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet published ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Younger adults with lung cancer more likely to have targetable genetic changes, study finds
Younger adults with non-small cell lung cancer are significantly more likely than older patients to have genetic alterations that can be matched with targeted therapies, according to a large international study led in part ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Can COVID-19 change how we breathe during sleep?
COVID-19 can leave behind fatigue, breathing difficulties and neurological symptoms that persist long after the initial infection. Because these effects can also disturb sleep, researchers have questioned whether COVID-19 ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Study shows lack of awareness for lung cancer screenings across country
Lung cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer in its early stages, but only 15% of eligible American adults have discussed the screening with their doctors, according to data analysis performed by University of ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Insurance barriers may limit access to virtual pulmonary rehabilitation for people with COPD
Insurance coverage is a significant barrier to accessing virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Lung disease more common with ulcerative colitis than Crohn's disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is more often associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) than Crohn's disease (CD), according to a study published online July 24 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
Aug 19, 2026
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3D-printed membrane increases oxygen transfer in artificial lungs by up to 88%
For people with severe lung diseases, a transplant of a healthy organ is often their only chance of survival. However, donor lungs are in short supply. A new artificial lung could provide a solution.
Aug 18, 2026
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Introduction of London's ultra low emission zone linked to improved lung growth in children
A landmark study of more than 3,400 children, led by Queen Mary University of London, has found that air quality improvements following the introduction of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are strongly associated with ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Heavy metals may help lung cancer resist chemotherapy
Researchers from the Biosciences and Chemistry Department at Durham University have discovered that combinations of metals linked to smoking and pollution may help lung cancer become resistant to chemotherapy. The study, ...
Aug 18, 2026
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How to protect yourself during wildfire season
Wildfires are on the rise in many parts of the world, bringing major health threats.
Aug 18, 2026
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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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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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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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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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Air pollution-linked blood changes detected years before lung cancer diagnosis
A new study, published Tuesday in Nature Communications, found measurable changes in people's blood associated with exposure to air pollution and the subsequent development of lung cancer. The findings provide promising clues ...
Aug 11, 2026
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Sarcoidosis shifts lung immune-cell communication, single-cell data suggest
Researchers at National Jewish Health and partner institutions have discovered specific changes in immune cells in the lungs of people with sarcoidosis. Their findings help explain how this inflammatory disease develops and ...
Aug 11, 2026
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Steroids reduce inflammation in chronic mycobacterial lung infections without limiting antimicrobial defense
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and St. James's Hospital have shown that dexamethasone, a commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory steroid, can reduce harmful inflammation triggered by Mycobacterium avium without weakening ...
Aug 11, 2026
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Simple blood test on a chip could help diagnose lung cancer
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new method for diagnosing lung cancer: a simple, fast, low-cost blood test that does not require DNA sequencing. The method identifies a chemical fingerprint of cancer cells ...
Aug 10, 2026
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