Severe long Covid associated with distinct oral and lung microbiomes
A study of more than 700 people has shown that those with long Covid have distinct differences in…
Cigarette smoke alters lung stem cells to drive specific cancers
Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke may reprogram different populations of lung stem cells, which maintain and repair lung…
Core muscle activity rapidly regulates blood flow in the brain
Engaging core muscles – through movement, exercise, or even coughing – may be a key regulator of blood…
Nighttime coughing could be due to air pollution levels, research suggests
Has your partner ever woken you up at night with their coughing? Has your coughing ever woken them…
Innovative device improves real-time monitoring of donated lungs
More than three-quarters of donated lungs offered for transplantation are not used, according to the UK’s National Institute…
Genetic COPD risk emerges early with higher air pollution
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious, incurable lung disease that is common in older people. However,…
Three Lotto players split $1m as Powerball rolls over to $28m
Powerball will be $28m for this Saturday’s draw after going unclaimed on Wednesday night. Three Lotto players have…
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…