First death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday.
Jul 18, 2026
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Pulmonary medicine news
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea shows downstream health benefits
Researchers estimate that more than 80 million U.S. adults are living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway during sleep. This blockage ...
Jul 17, 2026
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Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health—here's what you can do to protect yourself
Wildfire smoke from fires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota has been pouring across the Great Lakes and northeastern U.S. states, turning skies an eerie shade of orange. In the West, smoke has also been spreading into ...
Jul 17, 2026
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MicroRNA discovery points to new strategy for slowing lung cancer growth
Cancer develops when the body's systems for controlling cell growth break down, allowing cells to multiply unchecked. Texas A&M researchers have identified two naturally occurring molecules that appear to help restore those ...
Jul 16, 2026
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New research clears the way to healing lung diseases
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease in which scar tissue grows in the lungs, making breathing more difficult. Approximately 2,170 Australians are diagnosed annually with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a form of the ...
Jul 16, 2026
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Preparing teachers can support students with asthma
One in every 12 children has asthma, making it the most common chronic condition in children. But many teachers lack the training needed to support those students, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Ear nerve stimulation eases lung inflammation in mice, opening possible asthma therapy path
Neuroimmunology, the study of interactions between the nervous and immune systems, is a rapidly growing field enabling new approaches for monitoring and treating inflammatory diseases. In a study published in Immunity, scientists ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Ultrafine air particles may drive 2 million premature deaths each year
Ultrafine particles (UFPs) –smaller than 100 nanometres and invisible to the naked eye—contribute substantially to illness and mortality worldwide. That is the finding of an international study led by researchers at the Max ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Jude Bellingham's leg veins are standing out as much as his scoring skills: Here's why
The ripple of the net after a Jude Bellingham strike is no longer the only ripple attracting attention. During England's World Cup campaign, the midfielder's prominent thigh veins have become an internet talking point.
Jul 14, 2026
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Vaping or smoking found to reduce fitness in young people by 15%
Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel function, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared with those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
Jul 13, 2026
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