Respiratory
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Babies with mature gut bacteria ‘protected from asthma’
Babies and young children are less likely to develop allergy-related asthma if their guts have mature communities of bacteria, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Air pollution exposure affects size of babies
Women who are exposed to high levels of air pollution are more likely to give birth to smaller babies, delegates to a respiratory health conference will hear this weekend. Read more
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Climate change health warning for those with lung conditions
Climate change is increasing the health risks of people with lung conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a report published today warns. Read more
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Molecules in vegetables can ease lung infection
Molecules in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, can help to maintain a healthy barrier in the lung, which can ease infection, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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New guidance on cystic fibrosis exercise tests
New European guidance sets out how patients with cystic fibrosis should undergo exercise assessments. Read more
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Low levels of vitamin K linked to poor lung function
Low levels of vitamin K in the blood are linked to poor lung function, a new Danish study published today reveals. Read more
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Air pollution link to dementia severity
Reducing air pollution through public health programmes, such as ultra-low emission zones, could help to improve the health of people with dementia, a new study says today. Read more
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Robot tentacle could improve lung investigation
A new surgical robot can travel deep into the lungs and could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment, British developers say. Read more
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COVID exacerbated by air pollution exposure
Hospitalised COVID-19 patients who lived in high air pollution areas had particularly poor outcomes, researchers report today. Read more
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First integrated Human Lung Cell Atlas published
The largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung has been published for the first time, providing valuable insight into lung diseases. Read more