Researchers looked at lung tissue from 28 COPD patients and 15 smokers who underwent surgery for suspected or confirmed lung ...

Smoking remains a leading cause of lung cancer, accounting for 85% of all cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). But that is not to say that non-smokers are safe. In fact, 10 ...

Lung health experts think smoking anything at all, including weed, is not such a good idea. [2] “People should only inhale clean air,” says Janaki Deepak, ...

In addition, the historically strong link between smoking and lung cancer may inadvertently lead non-smokers to attribute symptoms to other causes, says Wicki. "Most cases in never-smokers are ...

Lung health and well-being are critical for general well-being because the lungs are important in oxygenating the body and eliminating CO2. Healthy lungs provide practical respiratory function ...

More than 7,000 people in Bridlington are being offered free lung cancer screenings. Past and current smokers aged between 55 ...

A third of lung cancer cases are not linked to smoking. Professor Vinod said for now, the screening would only be open to people who had smoked, but she hoped eligibility might widen at a later date.

And the ill-effects of smoking on a woman’s health don’t stop there. Smoking increases the risk of hormone-related health problems like breast cancer, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes as well.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) shares sank in Friday trading after the company published disappointing drug trial results for a treatment on a condition called smoker's lungs. The drug was co ...

More than 7,000 people in Bridlington are being offered free lung cancer screenings. Past and current smokers aged between 55 and 74 will be asked to arrange a telephone assessment with a ...

According to the World Health Organization, it kills more than 8 million people each year, including an estimated 1.3 million non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke. Advertisement ...