A heart-lung machine is a piece of medical equipment that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs, circulating oxygenated blood throughout the body. Also called a cardiopulmonary bypass ...

It’s the subject of a growing body of research that cites a constellation of characteristics: big hearts, immense lung capacity, robust musculoskeletal systems and long, thin legs – all of ...

The lungs cleanse themselves by producing mucus, which traps pollutants and germs. People can clear this mucus by coughing or clearing the throat. Avoiding breathing in cigarette smoke ...

COPD is a disease that damages your lungs over time. It may start with mild symptoms and then get worse. Treatment can help symptoms and slow disease progression. Chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

You inhale these medications to relax and to expand your airways. This allows more air into your lungs so your body gets more oxygen. Talk to your doctor about which type is right for you.

The term “popcorn lung” dates back to the early 2000s when several workers at a microwave popcorn factory developed lung problems after inhaling a chemical called diacetyl – the same ...

A US teenager was recently reported to have developed the oddly named medical condition "popcorn lung" after vaping in secret for three years. Officially known as bronchiolitis obliterans ...

Figure 1: Treatment with Bria-OTS monotherapy resulted in 100% resolution of tumor in the lung of the metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patient following 2 months of therapy and confirmed at 4 months ...

The American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report, which looked at the latest air quality data from 2021 to 2023, concluded that 25 million more people are breathing "unhealthy levels ...

Ken Martin speaks at a "Win With Workers" rally at the DNC Midwestern Candidate Forum on Jan. 16. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for One Fair Wage ...

Teddi Mellencamp has shared a hopeful update in her cancer journey after revealing earlier this year that melanoma had spread to her lungs and brain. In a smile-filled video shared to Instagram ...