How Dangerous is the Current State of Air Pollution?

Medicine & Technology Dec 04, 2019

We all know how bad air pollution is to our health, but scientists are investigating on a pollution that is so small, it can easily be inhaled and can cause several health risks that can send you straight to the hospital.

Another Study Suggests E-cigarettes Hurt Heart Health More Than Regular Cigarettes

Nov 18, 2019

Two new studies presented at the American Heart Association meeting shows that e-cigarette smoking decreases blood flow and impacts cholesterol.

Artificial Intelligence May Help Doctors in Detecting Lung Cancer

May 21, 2019

Artificial intelligence may help doctors make more accurate readings of CT scans used to screen for lung cancer.

Less Invasive Surgery for Faster Recovery of Lung Cancer

May 04, 2019

Thoracoscopic lobectomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), combined with pulmonary artery sealing using an ultrasonic energy device reduced the risk of post-operative bleeding, complications, and pain

Making Lung Cancer Scan Decision Easier for Patients through Video and Brochure

Apr 19, 2019

A tool that facilitates a conversation between patients and their physicians and leads to shared decision-making

Health Benefits After Quitting Smoking Can Be Availed Faster Than Majority Of The People Can Realize

Jun 20, 2017

People who quit smoking can avail several health benefits faster than most of the people think.

Scientists in Korea Reveals Gene Mutation in Lung Cancer is A Key Role For Resistance to Treatment

Jun 09, 2017

The scientists from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) revealed that mutation of two genes is the trigger of resistance to the treatment.

A Clinical Study Finds Pfizer's Dacomitinib Delays The Growth of Lung Cancer Cells Better Than AstraZeneca's Iressa

Jun 06, 2017

In the last day of ASCO 2017 annual meeting on Tuesday, researchers presented the data of Dacomitinib that delayed the growth of the lung cancer longer than Gefitinib, trademarked as Iressa in newly diagnosed patients.

Quit Smoking Using These Smartphone Apps

May 29, 2017

Quitting smoking can be a difficult task for a smoker. Sometimes with medical help also, it becomes a very hard task for the smokers to quit smoking. For those who are ready, there are some smartphone apps which can help in the task.

Air Pollution Induces Lung Cancer Too: Here’s What You Should Know

May 05, 2017

There have been numerous study as what are the contributors why people suffer from lung cancer, however, recent study showed that air pollution can greatly contribute to it.

Air Pollution Reduces Good Cholesterol, Increases Cardiovascular Risk

Apr 17, 2017

Increased levels of air pollution are responsible for lowering the HDL level which in turn could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

How Increasing Dietary Sugar Diet Can End Up To Breast, Lung Cancer -- Study

Jan 04, 2016

In a study conducted by scientists from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in mice, it is found that high sugar content diet similar to that of the Western diet can increase risk of both breast cancer and lung metastasis.

FDA Grants Approval To AstraZeneca's New Lung Cancer Pill

Nov 16, 2015

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new lung cancer pill, called AZD9291 or Tagrisso, from AstraZeneca after its two-year clinical trial with promising results.

New Therapy Strips Cancer Cells of their Immortality

May 14, 2015

Cancer's deadly calling card has always been its cells' ability to replicate with abandon. Scientists continue to seek effective means of destroying cancer cells, while at the same time, protecting the healthy cells of the body. New research may have found a way to do just that. By stripping the malignant cells of their immortality.

Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine Coming Ashore in the US

May 13, 2015

Just months after the White House announced plans to normalize relations with Cuba, an exciting research partnership is in the works, which just might prolong the lives of those suffering from lung cancer.