All posts tagged "lung"
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962FeaturedPopcorn Lung: The Disease that Affects Vapers, Smokers, and Popcorn Fans
Vaping has been on the rise for a few years now, with many who stand outside blowing out massive vapour clouds saying...
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793NewsJerry Remy Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Relapse
Jerry Remy, the colour analyst for the Boston Red Sox, has been diagnosed and is set to undergo treatment for a relapse of...
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715NewsCarol Lloyd Dies From Pulmonary Fibrosis
Carol Lloyd, the voice of legendary Australian band, Railroad Gin, has died in a Brisbane Hospital after a lengthy battle with lung disease....
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739NewsOkayama University Team to Conduct Lung Transplant Operation in Vietnam
Okayama University Hospital said Tuesday it will conduct a lung transplant operation on a 6-year-boy in Vietnam on or around Feb. 21....
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899FeaturedINFOGRAPHIC: The Facts About Smoking
Many people start smoking out of peer pressure or stress. Although most of us have been educated on the dangers of smoking...
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1.2KFeaturedINFOGRAPHIC: Stop Smoking Statistics
Many smokers want to quit cigarette smoking, but they either don’t have the drive or the discipline to follow through. Here are...
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676FeaturedWho Really Should Get Screened for Lung Cancer
In 2013, U.S. health professionals recommended annual lung cancer screenings for adults aged between 55 to 80 who had a 30 pack-year smoking...
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728NewsSmokers Have a 72% Chance of Getting Deadly Lung Disease
A new study has revealed that some smokers have a 72% chance of being diagnosed with a deadly lung disease. Chronic obstructive...
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565FeaturedNew Approach called RePneu can Help Emphysema Patients Breathe Better
Researchers have discovered a new procedure that could ease breathing difficulties for patients suffering from emphysema. Pete Fuller from Southampton took part...
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485News600,000 People Die Every Year of Lung Cancer in China
A new statistic has been released about lung cancer in China. Lung cancer is the most fatal type of cancer in the...