Lung health
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.
Zurich team uncovers why a deep breath makes lungs more flexible
Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help
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.
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.
Don't be fooled: 5 facts about the truth behind vaping
How safe is vaping, and do the claims made by those marketing these devices hold up under scientific scrutiny? Here are the facts.
E-cigarettes are more dangerous than you can imagine. Here's why
Many smokers know that the vapor-liquid in electronic cigarettes has nicotine and flavoring agents, but many don't know about the toxic ingredients.
75-year-old Daniel Galor receives Beilinson's 900th lung transplant
"Until the transplant, I couldn't breathe at all and I was dependent on oxygen 24/7, I could barely walk. I can't believe I received the gift of life for the new year," Galor said.
Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking - study
Flare-ups, which manifest in worsening shortness of breath and cough, may cause irreversible lung damage over time, accelerating disease progression and mortality.