Breath Test Promises to Sniff Out Lung Cancer

A test of patients’ breath could reveal whether they have lung cancer and how advanced it is, or whether they suffer from chronic, noncancerous lung conditions, a new study shows. The researchers developed a device that can “smell” lung cancer when...

Diet Tied to Better Breathing in COPD Patients

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People with certain chronic lung diseases might breathe a bit easier when their diets contain healthy foods like fruits and fish, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 2,200 adults with chronic...

Vitamin D may protect lung function in smokers

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...