Lungs : Science World Report

Mar 24, 2017 05:12 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Lung Function Has A Key Role In Blood Production

Lungs not only facilitate respiration but also produce tiny blood cells known as platelets.

Sep 24, 2016 02:49 AM EDT

E-cigarettes Flavorings Make It More Toxic For Users, Second Hand Smokers

People say that e-cigarettes are better than real cigarettes, however, the flavorings make this alternative more toxic for humans.

Jan 29, 2016 11:10 AM EST

Study Highlights Potential Effects Of Nanoparticle-Based Medicines And Adverse Reactions

Study examines the adverse effects of nanoparticle-based medicine reactions among patients.

Dec 05, 2015 07:30 PM EST

Rare Immunodeficiency In Children Restored With Gene Therapy

Children and young adults with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID-X1) are now safe to undergo gene therapy, according to a recent study.

Sep 27, 2015 04:17 PM EDT

Smokers With COPD Twice As Likely To Develop Lung Cancer

New findings published in the journal EBioMedicine reveal that smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer when compared to counterparts unaffected by the disease.

Aug 25, 2015 11:19 AM EDT

Incense Releases Particulate Matter That Can Result In Lung Inflammation

Previous studies have shown that burning incense may have psychoactive benefits. In other words, some scientists say that it could help to release poorly understood ion channels in the brain alleviate both anxiety and depression.

Aug 19, 2015 10:49 AM EDT

Sunlight Causes Building Grime to Change into Dangerous Air Pollution

It turns out that the dirty coating that can be found on buildings and streets may be hazardous to public health.

Jul 10, 2015 07:42 PM EDT

COPD May Begin During Adolescence

New findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveal that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not always caused from an accelerated decline of lung function is not a prerequisite for COPD.

Jul 06, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Improves Lung Function in New Study

A new gene therapy for cystic fibrosis could be huge in terms of improving lung function.

Jun 22, 2015 04:04 PM EDT

If You Used To Smoke, You Could Still Have Lung Disease

Despite numerous health warnings, many continue to smoke tobacco products. New findings published in JAMA Internal reveal that nearly half of long-term smokers and ex-smokers who were once considered disease-free after passing lung-function tests actually have respiratory-related impairments when th...

Jun 10, 2015 08:34 AM EDT

Quit Smoking by Using Social Media: Young Adults are More Likely to Listen to Apps

Want to quit smoking? Try social media. Scientists have found that young adults who use social media to quit smoking are twice as successful as those who use more traditional methods.

May 15, 2015 05:51 PM EDT

Vitamin E May Protect Lungs From Air Pollution, Study Suggests

New findings published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine show a potential connection between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to air pollution and lung function.