Alpha-1-antitrypsin is a so-called protease inhibitor, a type of enzyme inhibitor. It is produced in the liver but exerts its ...

E-cigarettes emit high levels of free radicals that damage lung tissue. A 2023 study found vapers had a 43% higher risk of ...

Life with a rare lung disease has been challenging for Diana and her family, but her determination to stay healthy has continued to fuel her spirit.

The abnormal accumulation of antibody-producing immune cells in the lungs may contribute to IPF progression, a new study ...

Each year, seasonal flu sickens about 1 billion people worldwide and causes approximately 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory ...

Australian scientists developed a novel antiviral that targets the SARS-CoV-2 PLpro enzyme, showing strong preclinical ...

There are over 100 types of interstitial lung disease. Age, genetics, smoking, and medical treatments can all predispose a ...

University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI ...

Blocking Piezo2, a protein receptor that senses mechanical forces in tissues, may be a new way to slow IPF progression, per a ...

Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos. When the lungs are damaged by asbestos fibers, scar tissue develops and prevents airflow to the lungs. Asbestosis can have serious symptoms ...

fast response sensor to detect lung cancer biomarkers, paving the way for the development of screening devices to spot the disease even before symptoms occur. ... Tumor DNA in the Blood Can ...

A person with liver disease symptoms should consult a doctor to determine the best treatment. Early treatment can often stop or slow the progression of liver disease and improve a person’s ...