Animal-free lung model unlocks better treatments for RSV in babies
Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) must target both the virus and its immune response to ensure…
Memory B cells reveal how nasal vaccines could stop respiratory infections earlier
New insights into lung-resident memory B cells show why the next generation of vaccines may need to protect…
Early voice changes may signal asthma and COPD flare-ups
Daily smartphone voice recordings revealed subtle changes from the very first day of an asthma or COPD exacerbation,…
Monoclonal antibody shows promise for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome
Doctors have few options for patients who develop a life-threatening lung condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome, or…
Study explains how leukemia creates inflammatory lung environments
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) does more than infiltrate the lungs: it also transforms lung tissue to create an…
US study shows updated COVID vaccines cut hospitalization odds by 55%
In an early-season US analysis of more than 111,000 medically attended illness encounters, updated COVID vaccines showed meaningful…
Trial identifies 4 grams a day as the tested safe level for L-tyrosine in healthy men
A new crossover trial suggests that daily L-tyrosine was well tolerated in healthy men, but researchers caution that…
Blood proteins reveal which aging cells may raise disease risk
A large plasma proteomics study shows that aging patterns in specific cell types may help identify who is…
Maternal RSV vaccine shows 68% protection against infant RSV hospitalization
A real-world US study finds maternal RSVpreF vaccination may help shield newborns from severe RSV illness during their…
Australia’s diphtheria outbreak shows why boosters, antibiotics, and better housing all matter
A 131-case outbreak reveals how a vaccine-preventable disease regained a foothold in the Northern Territory, exposing the urgent…
No link between cat ownership and asthma flare-ups in children
A nationwide study of more than 30,000 children found that living with cats was not linked to worse…
Researchers identify genetic cause of severe childhood lung disease
A new report in the American Journal of Human Genetics describes a novel disorder caused by biallelic loss-of-function variants in…