Vitamin D deficiency is associated with worse lung function and more rapid decline in lung function over time in smokers, suggesting that vitamin D may have a protective effect against the effects of smoking on lung function, according to a new study from researchers...
Sometimes an inspirational story can move your day into a new direction. Here is a wonderful story about a woman with COPD. This article proves the power of hope combined with action. Too often when one has a chronic disease it is difficult to see solutions. Read the...
Many people with cystic fibrosis develop diabetes. The reasons for this have been largely unknown, but now researchers at Lund University in Sweden and Karolinska institutet have identified a molecular mechanism that contributes to the raised diabetes risk. “The...
In Mexico, 21.7 percent of the population smokes, which is associated with 95 percent of lung cancer cases and the development of 29 more different conditions. Being the leading preventable cause of premature death and disabling diseases, a team of researchers from...
A therapeutic exercise programme is helping people with a serious lung disease to manage their condition. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides support through its health trainer programmes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
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