Lung health

Israeli surgeons complete robotic lung transplant without fully opening chest, spreading ribs

The new, robotic method requires only small incisions in the chest to allow robotic technology to connect the transplanted lung to the patient's blood vessels and airways. 

Robotic lung transplant surgery at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital
 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

Pope Leo celebrates Mass marking the start of the academic year at the Pontifical Universities in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, October 8, 2026.

Pope Leo announces upcoming surgery for small growth on lung

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit waves as she, along with Crown Prince Haakon and Prince Sverre Magnus, greet the children's procession as part of Norway's National Day, Asker, Norway, May 17, 2026.

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says


January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures

During January, 54 transplants were performed on 47 patients, significantly higher than the previous record set in 2024, when about 36 transplants were performed in one month.

 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

History in Israel: Rabin Medical performs countries 1,000th lung transplant

The announcement comes after the family of IDF reservist Master Sgt. (res.) Asael Babad donated his organs following his death on January 22, 2026.

Amram Hazan, a lung transplant recipient with Dr. Dror Rosengarten, Deputy Head of the Pulmonology Institute at RMC, and Dr. Osnat Livneh Streichman- Head of the Pulmonology Institute at RMC.

Breakthrough for COPD patients: New treatment significantly reduces dangerous flares

Early detection and innovative biologic treatment can prevent hospitalizations, improve quality of life, and extend the lifespan of millions with COPD.

Accurate diagnosis can improve the quality of life for COPD patients

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.

A deep breath.

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.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

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.

 Study finds brake dust more harmful to lungs than diesel exhaust.

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.

 Russian influencer went to the hospital with a cold. She found a metal spring in her lungs. Illustration.

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.

 Lung cancer (illustration).

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.”

 An illustrative image of damaged lungs

Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk - study

New Weizmann Institute study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse.

 Lung tissue of a diabetic mouse (right) contains fewer immune cells (small purple dots) than that of a non-diabetic animal (left).