Lung health
Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit is recovering from a successful lung transplant, Norway's Royal Household confirmed.
January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures
History in Israel: Rabin Medical performs countries 1,000th lung transplant
Breakthrough for COPD patients: New treatment significantly reduces dangerous flares
Zurich team uncovers why a deep breath makes lungs more flexible
Deep inhalations associated with sighing help reorder the multilayer film of pulmonary surfactant, raised lung compliance, and restored pliability.
Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help
On wildfire days, tens of thousands of people are exposed to smoke outdoors—many without realizing the risk.
Study finds brake dust more harmful to lungs than diesel exhaust
Researchers found that brake-wear particulate matter has a greater detrimental effect on lung cells than diesel exhaust particles.
Russian influencer went to the hospital with a cold. She found a metal spring in her lungs
The 34-year-old Russian content creator Ekaterina Badulina had been battling what she believed were common cold symptoms when she received the alarming diagnosis.
New nanotechnology enables non-invasive breath test for early detection of lung cancer
Chinese scientists from Zhejiang University used ultra-sensitive nanosensors to detect chemical changes in exhaled air.
Can this treatment fix my damaged lungs? - opinion
To address this new diagnosis, my hematologist strongly urged me to get “intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) replacement therapy.”
Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk - study
New Weizmann Institute study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse.
Is too much oxygen harmful to the body?
California researchers, who studied mice, suggest that what they discovered could one day help decide whether to use supplemental oxygen as a medical treatment.
Shaare Zedek staff arrange for equipment and provide ongoing support to Zanzibar
Jerusalem Medical Center brings a doctor and nurse from Zanzibar to learn how to cope with lung diseases that are partially responsible for Zanzibar's low life expectancy.
16-year-old Israeli dies after e-cig caused collapsed lung
A link has been found between e-cigs and heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure.
