lung

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These findings are concerning because lung damage, poor lung function and respiratory illness in early life may increase the risk of chronic health problems into adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"This circuit of dysfunction between lung and immune cells makes for a promising new therapeutic target."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Kobe Bryant, Odom’s Lakers teammate and Kardashian’s close friend, flew to Nevada to help her decide whether to proceed with surgery to fix Odom’s lung that had collapsed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

However, once epidemiological research on a population level developed and showed dramatically elevated rates of lung cancer, heart disease and emphysema among smokers, the weight of evidence shifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Cecily’s lung power had only improved with time.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood