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Jan. 9, 2025 — Researchers have shown that a test called ORACLE can predict lung cancer survival at the point of diagnosis better than currently used clinical risk factors. This could help ...

It's important to remember that there is no cure for COPD. And while its progression can be slowed, lifestyle changes, prescription medications, lung therapy, and surgery are the proven treatments for ...

What are the symptoms of croup in a child? The symptoms of croup are not always the same. As the illness moves from the nose to the lungs, the symptoms can change. They may include: A high-pitched ...

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer, with around 47,000 people diagnosed each year in the UK. The disease occurs when cancerous cells multiply uncontrollably in one ...

Lung cancer arises in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small-cell lung cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer, according to the shape of cells ...

Pause For Thought Rachel Mann: "Take a deep breath of wonder" Rachel Mann joins Good Morning Sunday for today's Pause for Thought. 3 mins ...

HMPV may not be as severe as COVID, but it can still affect the lungs, causing respiratory issues, especially in vulnerable populations. Amid the recent Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in ...

Immunotherapy is a newer class of treatment for lung and other cancers. It primes the body’s natural immune system to fight back against cancer. Immunotherapy has been shown to improve survival in ...

Scientists at EMBL discovered that Dextromethorphan, found in common cough syrups, shows promise in treating lung fibrosis. Research highlights this ingredient's potential against the life ...

Sarah-Maria Fendt (VIB-KU Leuven) and colleagues have uncovered that the availability of the amino acid aspartate is one reason why the lung is a frequent organ of metastasis. Their work appears ...

A recent study found that smoking an e-cigarette decreased the amount of oxygen being taken in by the lungs, regardless of whether it contained nicotine Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE.