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Lung Cancer: Smoking Light Cigarettes May Increase Cancer Risk
By Peter D'Souza | Jun 04, 2017 07:41 PM EDTCigarette filters, introduced decades ago to reduce the number of tar smokers inhale, also alter other properties of smoke and smoking in a way that raises the risk of lung cancer, researchers say.
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Possible New Potent Drug for Tuberculosis Treatment Found in Soil Bacteria Compound
By Joie M Gahum | Mar 03, 2017 08:40 AM ESTA new compound found in soil bacteria has been recently discovered to be a potential drug that can help fight tuberculosis.
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Inhaler Users Get Only Half Medicine Per Puff
By Hannah Grace | Mar 02, 2017 07:00 AM ESTInhalers are most efficient delivery mechanism for many patients. However, they require deft maneuvers on the part of the patients.
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Wrong Genes More Susceptible To Lung Disease
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 07, 2017 07:20 AM ESTRecent studies reveal that some smokers are likely to get a deadly lung disease due to their genetic make-up.
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Man With Lung Disease Completes A 26.2-Mile Marathon While Towing His Oxygen Tank
By Samantha Goodwin | Nov 29, 2016 10:20 AM ESTA 62-year-old man with terminal lung disease finished a 26.2-mile marathon while towing his oxygen tank during the entire walk.
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Cigarette Boxes with Graphic Images do not Deter Smokers, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 24, 2016 10:38 AM ESTGraphic images on cigarette boxes do not stop smokers from lighting up, study says.
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Asthma Medications can Stunt Growth
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 17, 2014 01:51 PM EDTTwo new systemic reviews found that taking inhaled corticosteroids for asthma can stunt growth within the first year of treatment.
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"Poker Face" Linked to Serious Heart, Lung Diseases
By Christine Hsu | Jul 15, 2014 04:12 PM EDTCan't get rid of your poker face? New research you might have serious heart and lung conditions.
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Obesity and Waist Size are Risk Factors for COPD
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 07, 2014 12:12 PM EDTA new study found that people with larger waist circumferences have a greater risk of developing COPD.
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Diet Changes can Improve Breathing for COPD Patients
By Cheri Cheng | May 22, 2014 01:57 PM EDTA new study found that certain diet changes can improve breathing for COPD patients.
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CDC Reports Roughly 40 percent of Deaths can be Prevented
By Cheri Cheng | May 02, 2014 10:44 AM EDTThe CDC reported that roughly 40 percent of deaths caused by five main health problems can be prevented.
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Diseases Increase Divorce Rates in Older Couples
By Cheri Cheng | May 01, 2014 10:00 AM EDTA new study found that in older couples, divorce rates tend to increase when the wife falls ill.
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Naps Could be Harmful, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 16, 2014 03:38 PM EDTA new study found a correlation between napping and risk of death.
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Exercise Reduces Hospital Readmission Risk due to COPD Complications
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 10, 2014 10:58 AM EDTExercise can reduce one's risk of being readmitted to the hospital for COPD complications, a new study reported.
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Star Trek Actor Leonard Nimoy Suffering From Lung Disease
By Kamal Nayan | Feb 07, 2014 09:41 AM ESTStar Trek Actor Leonard Nimoy recently revealed on Twitter that he is suffering from lung disease.
