Obesity and inflammation may accelerate lung aging and increase the risk of COPD

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe researchers found that the low-grade systemic inflammation characteristic of obesity contributes to lung tissue damage over time. Credit: Engin Akyurt on UnsplashA

Updated on: December 25,2025

Obesity and inflammation may accelerate lung aging and increase the risk of COPD

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe researchers found that the low-grade systemic inflammation characteristic of obesity contributes to lung tissue damage over time. Credit: Engin Akyurt on UnsplashA

Updated on:December 25,2025

Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report finds

Updated on: May 27,2025

Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report finds

Updated on:May 27,2025

Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring

Updated on: April 19,2025

Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring

Updated on:April 19,2025

Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

Updated on: June 20,2025

Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

Updated on:June 20,2025

Rethinking COPD diagnosis to improve accuracy and early detection

Updated on: June 16,2025

Rethinking COPD diagnosis to improve accuracy and early detection

Updated on:June 16,2025

Research: Insufficient evidence to recommend low-dose CT screening in never smokers

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Detecting this disease in its early

Updated on: August 27,2024

Research: Insufficient evidence to recommend low-dose CT screening in never smokers

by International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Detecting this disease in its early

Updated on:August 27,2024

Basic research leads to drug candidates for fatal lung disease

by Åsa Malmberg,Uppsala UniversityAnders Hallberg follows the work in the lab with interest. To his right is Marcus Söderström. Credit: Mikael WallerstedtDuring the 1990s, medicinal chemist Ande

Updated on: November 30,2024

Basic research leads to drug candidates for fatal lung disease

by Åsa Malmberg,Uppsala UniversityAnders Hallberg follows the work in the lab with interest. To his right is Marcus Söderström. Credit: Mikael WallerstedtDuring the 1990s, medicinal chemist Ande

Updated on:November 30,2024

Taletrectinib shows clinically meaningful response and favorable safety in ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer

Taletrectinib shows clinically meaningful response and favorable safety in ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancerby International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe

Updated on: September 25,2024

Taletrectinib shows clinically meaningful response and favorable safety in ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer

Taletrectinib shows clinically meaningful response and favorable safety in ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancerby International Association for the Study of Lung CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe

Updated on:September 25,2024

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,

Updated on: June 01,2024

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,

Updated on:June 01,2024

Scientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV

byTrinity College Dublin(A) MOE Contact analysis results highlighting amino acid residues (red) involved in possible interactions between RSV-NS1 and STAT1. (B) Hydrogen bond interactions (dotte

Updated on: August 06,2024

Scientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV

byTrinity College Dublin(A) MOE Contact analysis results highlighting amino acid residues (red) involved in possible interactions between RSV-NS1 and STAT1. (B) Hydrogen bond interactions (dotte

Updated on:August 06,2024

Scientists discover a population of macrophages that participate in alveolar regeneration

byUniversity de LiegeThe newly discovered macrophage observed by electron microscopy. Credit: ULiège/Marc ThiryResearchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population o

Updated on: August 30,2024

Scientists discover a population of macrophages that participate in alveolar regeneration

byUniversity de LiegeThe newly discovered macrophage observed by electron microscopy. Credit: ULiège/Marc ThiryResearchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population o

Updated on:August 30,2024

Modulating in vitro lung fibroblast activation via senolysis of senescent human alveolar epithelial cells

by Impact Journals LLCSummary of in vitro and ex vivo systems to mimic alveolar epithelial and fibroblast damage and dysfunction in the IPF lung. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.20

Updated on: August 06,2024

Modulating in vitro lung fibroblast activation via senolysis of senescent human alveolar epithelial cells

by Impact Journals LLCSummary of in vitro and ex vivo systems to mimic alveolar epithelial and fibroblast damage and dysfunction in the IPF lung. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.20

Updated on:August 06,2024