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Gut bacteria protect mice with influenza A from bacterial pneumonia, study finds
Select gut bacteria protect mice against post-influenza virus secondary bacterial pneumonia, according to a study published by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.
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Thoracic surgeon explains the health impact of poor air quality, including from wildfire smoke
The rise in wildfires globally brings into sharp focus how such disasters increasingly threaten our health and security. One question many people ask is how poor air quality could be harming their health.
Jan 9, 2026
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UK ex-servicewomen at higher risk of COPD
UK ex-servicewomen are significantly more likely to experience health conditions such as COPD, osteoarthritis and obesity than civilian women, according to a comprehensive new research report published today.
Jan 8, 2026
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GLP-1 receptor agonists tied to reduced acute asthma exacerbations in teens with overweight, obesity
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for acute asthma exacerbations in adolescents with overweight or obesity, according to a research letter published online Dec. 29 in ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Q&A: How tumor support cells help lung cancer evade targeted therapy
A study led by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center found that normal cells surrounding a tumor, known as cancer-associated fibroblasts, can help lung cancer cells survive targeted drug therapy by activating multiple survival ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Touch-free health monitoring could breathe new life into health diagnostics
A new development in wireless sensing technology that can reliably screen for five common pulmonary diseases could lead to new forms of touch-free diagnostics.
Jan 6, 2026
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AI-powered ECG analysis shows promise for early COPD detection
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective management hinges on early diagnosis, which is often impeded by non-specific symptoms and resource-intensive diagnostic ...
Jan 6, 2026
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First breathing 'lung-on-chip' developed using genetically identical cells
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and AlveoliX have developed the first human lung-on-chip model using stem cells taken from only one person. These chips simulate breathing motions and lung disease in an individual, ...
Jan 1, 2026
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FDA approves Jascayd for progressive pulmonary fibrosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) tablets for the treatment of progressive pulmonary fibrosis in adults.
Dec 30, 2025
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Exploring the occurrence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis-linked deaths
From 2020 to 2023, 1,754 decedents had coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) listed on their death certificates, according to research published in the Dec. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity ...
Dec 30, 2025
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Restoring healthy protein form revives blood vessel growth in premature infant lungs
A UCLA-led research team has discovered a molecular switch that determines whether tiny blood vessels in premature infants' lungs can regenerate after injury. A failure of this repair process is a hallmark of bronchopulmonary ...
Dec 29, 2025
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Five new year's resolutions to help you breathe easier
Making resolutions for the new year?
Dec 29, 2025
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Text messages could be key to helping TB patients quit smoking, according to study
Tuberculosis (TB) patients who smoke will recover far more quickly if they can quit—and help could come from their mobile phones, according to new research.
Dec 24, 2025
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Sleep variability linked with sleep apnea and hypertension
Over 70 million Americans wear digital activity trackers (DATs) to record their sleep, steps and heart rate. A new study from Scripps Research found that these devices could also provide insight into even more, including ...
Dec 24, 2025
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Inflammation fuels one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer, with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Despite this poor prognosis, SCLC is initially highly responsive to chemotherapy. However, patients ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Legionnaires' disease warnings appear at Orange federal courthouse
Signs posted around the George C. Young Federal Annex Courthouse in downtown Orlando warn court staff and visitors to be wary of the water because of the presence of the bacterium which causes Legionnaires' disease—the ...
Dec 23, 2025
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FDA approves first subcutaneous drug for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rybrevant Faspro (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) as the first and only subcutaneously administered therapy for patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated ...
Dec 23, 2025
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FDA approves Exdensur for severe asthma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Exdensur (depemokimab-ulaa) as an add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype in adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
Dec 22, 2025
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30-year smoking duration-based criteria could increase lung cancer screening
Thirty-year smoking duration-based criteria could reduce eligibility gaps for all races relative to whites, while improving six-year lung cancer detection sensitivity, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in the ...
Dec 19, 2025
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Key lung immune cells can intensify allergic reactions
Alveolar macrophages are immune cells that live in the tiny air sacs of the lungs. Under normal conditions, these cells act as guardians, keeping the lungs healthy, supporting breathing, and preventing unnecessary immune ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Special breathing tubes don't improve emergency intubation outcomes, trial finds
Modified endotracheal tubes designed to reduce patient pneumonia risk failed to improve outcomes compared to standard breathing tubes, researchers report in a new study.
Dec 18, 2025
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Tragedy generates advice on underwater breath-holding risks
For many, swimming is a source of joy and freedom, but holding your breath in shallow water can be fatal.
Dec 18, 2025
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'Molecular glue' stabilizes protein that inhibits development of non-small cell lung cancer
Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Over 80% of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancers, in which tumor cells are larger and grow more slowly than ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Obesity and inflammation may accelerate lung aging and increase the risk of COPD
A Brazilian study involving nearly 900 participants under the age of 40 reinforces the idea that premature lung aging is linked not only to smoking but also to factors such as obesity and systemic inflammation. These two ...
Dec 17, 2025
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