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Study: Marijuana doesn't harm lung functionality

Results published by researchers from California and Alabama Universities have shown that smoking pot doesn't harm a user's lung functionality.

In the Media by Mark M Drewe - 4 comments

Study: Taste receptors found in the lungs

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Maryland found taste receptors in the lungs. This is a breakthrough for people with asthma and COPD.

In the Media by Amanda Tennis

No, it's not cancer, it's a pea plant growing inside his lung

Brewster - It's funny when you think about it. And the 75-year old retired teacher that it happened to thought it was nuts. But there it was, a pea sprout growing inside his lung, giving him some very nasty symptoms.

In the Media by Joan Firstenberg - 3 comments

Study: Plant-based antioxidants protect lungs from H1N1

While immunization may be the best defense against swine flu, a new study shows that antioxidants in certain foods may also protect against H1N1 and help prevent lung damage from the virus.

In the Media by Kevin Jess - 5 comments

Study examines swine flu's deep lung attachment

UK researchers examine the relationship between the H1N1 swine flu virus and the receptors on deep lung cells. The findings help explain why this is a dangerous virus.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Cannabis joint hits lungs like 5 cigarettes

Researchers from the Medical Research Institute, New Zealand have found out that smoking Cannabis impacts the lungs two to five times more than smoking cigarette alone caused by deep inhaling and filter less joints.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 31 comments

'Umbrella' Valve Provides A Potential Alternative To Lung Surgery

Seems to be alot of medical advancements these days and hopefully this is another that patients can benefit from... I know my Dad and one of my uncles could have years ago...

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Race to save 'lungs of the world'

Ecuador's race against time to save 'lungs of the world'

Lung cancer screening for Scots

Ten thousand smokers in Scotland are to take part in a trial screening programme aimed at detecting lung cancer.

VIDEO: Foetus lung surgery success 'a first'

Spanish doctors say they have successfully operated the lung of a foetus for the first time.

Lung cancer cases rise in women

Lung cancer cases in women are continuing to rise, according to figures released by Cancer Research UK.

Double-lung recipient suffers setback before 21st birthday

Hélène Campbell, a double-lung transplant recipient and online organ donation crusader, has suffered a setback, forcing her to use steroids to help strengthen her new lungs, her mother said on her daughter's 21st birthday.