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Study finds how fibrosis progresses in the human lung
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 18 (ANI): As the researchers have discovered how the lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) progresses, they will now be able to provide a method to discover new treatment targets for the disease.
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Marathon organised for children in Delhi despite AQI hovering around 'emer
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): As Delhi is battling with very poor air quality and hovering around the emergency zone, a marathon named 'Run for Children' was organised in the national capital that could be risky for the lungs and heart of the runners.
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Smoking associated with increased number of lung cancer deaths
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 12 (ANI): November has been declared as lung cancer awareness month to educate the people who are at a higher risk of the disease. Though several reasons are associated with lung cancer, the harmful effects of smoking are linked to about 80 per cent deaths.
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Air pollution exposure giving rise to cardiovascular disease, says Delhi d
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 12 (ANI): The spike in the air pollution in Delhi is not only giving rise to lung-related diseases but also cardiovascular diseases, as per Dr Manoj Kumar, the Director of the Department of Cardiology at Max Hospital here.
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US vaping-reelated death toll hits 39
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], Nov 8 (Sputnik/ANI): The number of deaths caused by vaping-related respiratory illnesses in the United States has climbed to 39 and over 2,000 cases of lung injuries have been reported from the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a notice on
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Hyderabad: 'Air pollution due to extreme traffic congestion causing heart
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Nov 3 (ANI): Air pollution caused due to extreme traffic congestion is causing heart attacks and lung cancer even to those who eat healthy food and do exercise, said Karuna Gopal, president of Foundation for Futuristic Cities, here on Sunday.
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Being physically active reduces death risk in older adults: Study
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Nov 2 (ANI): Leading a physically active lifestyle is a must for older adults as it reduces deaths from heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and mental illness, says a study.
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Study reveals Black and elderly patients less likely to receive lung cance
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): According to new research only about 6 in 10 lung cancer patients in the United States receive the minimal lung cancer treatments recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. Likelihood of receiving minimal treatment is lowest for b
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Risks of lung cancer can be reduced by following high-fiber, yogurt diet
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 27 (ANI): As per a new study, a diet high in fibre and yoghurt can reduce the risk of lung cancer.
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High fibre, yogurt diet reduces lung cancer risk: Study
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Oct 25 (ANI): Risk of lung cancer can be reduced by consuming a diet which is high in fibre and yogurt, says a study.
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Winners of 'Merck More Than a Mother' Fashion Awards - Zambia announced by
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] Oct 21 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of 'Merck More Than a Mother' Fashion Awards in partnership with H.E. Esther Lungu, The First Lady of Zambia, together with Zambia Fashion Week.
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Fat accumulates in the lungs of overweight and obese people: Study
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): A recent study found that fat accumulates in the airway walls within the lungs causing wheezing and asthma in overweight or obese people.
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