January 12, 2016 Implanted coils help some lung disease patients, study says A novel, minimally invasive way to treat severe breathing problems caused by lung disease showed modest but promising benefits in a small French study.
October 27, 2015 Poor lung function in early adulthood often sets stage for COPD A new study may change the way doctors view the lung-crippling condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and offer new evidence of the dangers of smoking for teenagers and young adults.
October 27, 2015 'Star Trek' star Leonard Nimoy diagnosed with lung disease Veteran actor Leonard Nimoy, best known as Spock in the 1960s television series "Star Trek" and a string of feature films that followed, said he was "doing OK" after being diagnosed with lung disease and urged fans on Thursday to quit smoking.
October 24, 2015 Rolling walkers ease outdoor walks for lung disease patients A rolling walker, known as a rollator, can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) walk outdoors more easily and for a longer time, according to a small trial in The Netherlands.
