Specialized blood vessel cells found to actively drive lung fibrosis
Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing…
Women with shorter reproductive lifespan face higher risk of developing bronchiectasis
Women with a shorter reproductive lifespan are at greater risk of developing bronchiectasis, according to a new study…
New study makes progress in understanding the mechanisms behind severity of HFpEF
Approximately 3 million people in the United States are living with a condition called heart failure with preserved…
Study identifies key immune cell changes in the lungs of people with sarcoidosis
Researchers at National Jewish Health and partner institutions discovered specific changes in immune cells in the lungs of…
Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
Cigarette smoke extract primes airway cells for greater nanoplastic damage
A laboratory model reveals how smoke-damaged epithelial barriers may leave airway cells more vulnerable to a second environmental…
Study reveals unexpected mechanism driving extreme antibiotic resistance
A patient with a severe infection is prescribed a potent antibiotic. Hopes for improvement are high, but just…
Handheld breathalyzer enables precise monitoring of fat metabolism
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a portable measuring device that detects the metabolic marker acetone in breath…
Ted Koppel’s Wife, Grace Anne, Talks About Life With COPD
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, seen here with her husband, Ted, the longtime anchor of ABC News show Nightline,…
Discovery of lung protein offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease where scar tissue grows in the lungs, making breathing more difficult. Approximately 2,170 Australians are diagnosed annually with…
Vaping Has ‘Similar Effects’ of Reduced Fitness Levels as Smoking Among Young People, New Study Finds
NEED TO KNOW A new study in the U.K. has found that vapers and smokers aged 18 to…
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…