The "cell of origin" of the second most common lung cancer and the way that it becomes dominant in the lung have been discovered in a new study in mice and humans by researchers at UCL ...

The term “popcorn lung” dates back to the early 2000s when several workers at a microwave popcorn factory developed lung problems after inhaling a chemical called diacetyl – the same ...

A US teenager was recently reported to have developed the oddly named medical condition "popcorn lung" after vaping in secret for three years. Officially known as bronchiolitis obliterans ...

Lung health is a cornerstone of overall wellness, influencing everything from energy levels to immunity. With rising concerns about respiratory illnesses and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic ...

One such condition- bronchiolitis obliterans, more commonly known as popcorn lung is increasingly showing up in young vape users. This rare but chronic respiratory disease is not only irreversible ...

Lung cancer is often only detected once it has spread, making it particularly dangerous. Each year, almost 50,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer, the majority of whom are over 60 and/or ...

The COVID-19 pandemic engulfed the U.S. five years ago this month, leaving not only lingering mental health effects but also long-term physical symptoms. One of those included a condition known as ...

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The iron lung, conceptualized in the late 1920s, was most notably the first line of defense against polio during the epidemics that occurred between 1948 to 1955. The device saved the lives of ...

“Although lung cancer overall is decreasing because of declines in tobacco use, lung cancer among people who have never smoked has been rising significantly,” Wojcicki wrote in a YouTube blog ...

Lung transplantation has evolved over 60 years from an experimental to an accepted standard treatment for life-threatening lung disease. Suitable recipients can expect improved survival and ...

Insilico Medicine’s ISM001-055 was generally safe and improved lung function in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to top-line data from a Phase 2a trial. The trial ...