Lung Disease News

January 27, 2026

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Scientists May Have Been Wrong About What Causes Asthma

Jan. 27, 2026 Asthma may not be driven by the molecules scientists have blamed for decades. Researchers have identified “pseudo leukotrienes,” inflammation-triggering compounds formed by uncontrolled free-radical reactions rather than normal enzymes. These ...

Your Fireplace May Be Doing More Harm Than You Think

Jan. 26, 2026 Home fireplaces and wood stoves are quietly driving a large share of winter air pollution, even though only a small number of households rely on wood heat. Researchers found that wood smoke accounts for over one-fifth of Americans’ winter exposure ...

An 11-year-old Needed Two New Organs and Doctors Made History

Dec. 19, 2025 In a rare and historic achievement, Children’s Hospital Colorado successfully completed its first dual heart and liver transplant in a pediatric patient. The life-saving surgery was performed on 11-year-old Gracie Greenlaw, whose congenital heart ...

Gas Stoves Are Filling Millions of Homes with Hidden Toxic Air

Dec. 3, 2025 Stanford researchers found that gas stoves expose Americans to surprisingly high levels of nitrogen dioxide—often matching or exceeding outdoor pollution. For millions, cooking alone pushes NO2 over long-term safety thresholds. Smaller homes, ...

COVID Vaccine Linked to Fewer Infections and Allergies in Kids with Eczema

Nov. 8, 2025 New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine could help children with eczema stay healthier overall. Vaccinated kids had lower rates of infections and allergies, including asthma and rhinitis, compared with unvaccinated peers. Experts believe the ...

Stanford Makes Stem Cell Transplants Safer Without Chemo

Nov. 7, 2025 A Stanford-led team has replaced toxic pre-transplant chemotherapy with a targeted antibody, allowing children with Fanconi anemia to receive stem cell transplants safely. The antibody, briquilimab, removes diseased stem cells without radiation, ...

Is the Air You Breathe Silently Fueling Dementia? a 29-million-person Study Says Yes

July 27, 2025 Air pollution isn't just bad for your lungs—it may be eroding your brain. In a sweeping review covering nearly 30 million people, researchers found that common pollutants like PM2.5, nitrogen ...

Even Low Levels of Air Pollution May Quietly Scar Your Heart, MRI Study Finds

July 3, 2025 Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs ...

Invisible ID: How a Single Breath Could Reveal Your Health—and Your Identity

June 13, 2025 Scientists have discovered that your breathing pattern is as unique as a fingerprint and it may reveal more than just your identity. Using a 24-hour wearable device, researchers achieved nearly 97% ...

Unusual Carbon Build-up Found in Lungs of COPD Patients

June 10, 2025 Scientists have discovered that people with COPD have lung cells that contain over three times as much soot-like carbon as those of smokers without the disease. These overloaded cells are larger and trigger more inflammation, suggesting that ...

Chronic Renal Failure: Discovery of a Crucial Biomarker

May 27, 2025 Scientists have identified microRNA able to protect small blood vessels and support kidney function after severe ...

Southeast Asia Could Prevent Up to 36,000 Ozone-related Early Deaths a Year by 2050 with Stricter Air Pollution Controls

May 24, 2025 A study has found that implementing robust air pollution control measures could mean Southeast Asian countries prevent as many as 36,000 ozone-related premature deaths each year by ...

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A Hidden Breathing Problem May Be Behind Chronic Fatigue’s Crushing Exhaustion

Nov. 10, 2025 Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit ...

Scientists Just Found the Lung’s Hidden Self-Healing Switch

Oct. 24, 2025 Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in “switch” may be the key to restoring the lungs’ natural repair ability. The discovery ...

Sleep Apnea During REM Sleep Linked to Memory-Related Brain Changes

May 8, 2025 Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, ...

Cutting Greenhouse Gases Will Reduce Number of Deaths from Poor Air Quality

May 6, 2025 Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say ...

Novel Rat Model Paves the Way to Advance COPD-Associated Cor Pulmonale Research

May 2, 2025 Researchers have developed a novel rat model that closely replicates the pathological features and physiological changes associated with human ...

The Most Effective Prevention Method for Complications Post Lung Transplant

Apr. 22, 2025 When receiving a lung transplant, one of the most important complications to look out for is chronic lung allograft dysfunction, known as CLAD. Preventing this complication for those who receive a ...

Exposure to Air Pollution May Harm Brain Health of Older Adults

Apr. 7, 2025 Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new ...

Exposure to Air Pollution in Childhood Is Associated With Reduced Brain Connectivity

Apr. 1, 2025 A new study has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain ...

Novel Pathway Has Potential to Slow Progression of Pulmonary Fibrosis

Mar. 25, 2025 Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical ...

Adopting Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses Could Save Lives, Prevent Asthma

Mar. 18, 2025 Researchers used community input to design Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) air-quality model experiments. Community asked for ACT policy simulations that convert 48% of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ...

Synthetic Microbiome Therapy Suppresses Bacterial Infection Without Antibiotics

Mar. 3, 2025 A synthetic microbiome therapy, tested in mice, holds promise as a new treatment for C. difficile, a notoriously difficult-to-treat bacterial infection, according to a team of researchers. The ...

Novel Bone Marrow Transplant Can Cure Sickle Cell Disease, Study Suggests

Feb. 25, 2025 A bone marrow transplant process is safe and curative for adults with sickle cell disease, according to results of a trial completed at about 20 cancer ...

Bottling a Mouse 'Superpower' May Heal Lungs Damaged by Premature Birth

Feb. 24, 2025 Using a four-dimensional microscopy technique, researchers have created 3D video images of mouse lung tissue grown in the laboratory. What they have learned has been nothing short of ...

Pulmonary Fibrosis: Study Targets Proteins to Reverse Lung Scarring

Feb. 19, 2025 A discovery offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that progressively makes it harder for patients to breathe. Scientists have pinpointed proteins in ...

Brake Pad Emissions Can Be More Toxic Than Diesel Exhaust

Feb. 14, 2025 A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle ...

Exposure to Air Pollution Associated With More Hospital Admissions for Lower Respiratory Infections

Feb. 3, 2025 Long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, NO2 and ozone (O3) air pollution is associated with more hospital admissions for lower respiratory tract infections in ...

Researchers Develop Biomarker Algorithm for Noninvasive Detection of Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer

Jan. 22, 2025 By studying biomarkers known to be involved in gastrointestinal cancers, researchers have developed a biomarker algorithm that, when combined with a noninvasive method to collect esophageal cells for ...

New Scan Method Unveils Lung Function Secrets

Dec. 25, 2024 A new method of scanning lungs is able to show in real time how air moves in and out of the lungs as people take a breath in patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and ...

Sleep Apnea Linked to Changes in the Brain

Dec. 18, 2024 People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study. The study, which included mostly Latino ...

Identifying a Proliferating Repairman for Tissue in Damaged Lungs

Dec. 10, 2024 Researchers found that endothelial cells lining the veins in lungs contribute to repair of blood vessels after lung ...

First New Treatment for Asthma Attacks in 50 Years

Nov. 27, 2024 A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by ...

Long COVID Brain Fog Linked to Lung Function

Nov. 27, 2024 In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a new ...

New Study Shows Promising Results for COPD Treatment

Nov. 20, 2024 A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for new treatment ...

Neuroscientists Discover How the Brain Slows Anxious Breathing

Nov. 19, 2024 Scientists discovered a brain circuit that allows us to regulate voluntary breathing, which connects the brain's emotional and behavioral cortical area to its automatic breathing brainstem area. ...

In 10 Seconds, an AI Model Detects Cancerous Brain Tumor Often Missed During Surgery

Nov. 13, 2024 Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called ...

Wearable Ultrasound Tech for Muscle Monitoring Opens New Possibilities in Healthcare and Human-Machine Interfaces

Oct. 31, 2024 Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures ...

Complexity of Tumors Revealed in 3D

Oct. 30, 2024 A new analysis has revealed detailed 3D maps of the internal structures of multiple tumor types. These cancer atlases reveal how different tumor cells -- and the cells of a tumor's surrounding ...

Unlocking the Secrets of Cancer Metastasis: Study Provides New Insights, Potential Therapeutic Opportunities

Oct. 30, 2024 Metastasis remains the primary challenge to reducing cancer deaths worldwide. A study is providing insights that researchers say point to therapeutic ...

'Black Box' of Stem Cell Transplants Opened in Blood Study

Oct. 30, 2024 New research into the long-term dynamics of transplanted stem cells in a patient's body explains how age affects stem cell survival and immune diversity, offering insights that could make ...

Researchers Develop Approach to Accurately Predict Pneumonia Outcomes

Oct. 29, 2024 Doctors struggle to accurately predict pneumonia patients' prognoses and determine the most effective treatments. Now, by applying a sophisticated machine-learning approach to electronic health ...