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Lungs
The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi. The main function of the lungs is the process of gas exchange called respiration (or breathing). Lungs are inside of your rib cage.
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FEB 23, 2017Videos
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FEB 23, 2017
Videos
Most people are aware of the risks of smoking. Lung cancer, respiratory problems, emphysema and cardiac issues are just
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
FEB 22, 2017
Immunology
More than ten thousand liters of air enter the lungs on a given day, but it’s not just oxygen that fills the lungs
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
FEB 21, 2017
Videos
Climate change is often such a big issue that it becomes overwhelming to think about what you as an individual person ca
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
FEB 09, 2017
Videos
Most people would associated a cancer diagnosis with a fight to survive. Many would imagine that treatments like surgery
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
FEB 02, 2017
Clinical & Molecular DX
A series of fungal-related deaths at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center may be caused by moldy linens.. The fiv
...
FEB 02, 2017
Videos
There's no question that much needs to be done in cancer research as there still is no cure. But scientists and health c
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JAN 31, 2017
Cardiology
In the United States, heart disease is dangerously common and very expensive. Many people with heart disease and at a hi
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 30, 2017
Immunology
You’re not the only one who needs to head to the clinic this flu season; your dog might need to pay a visit
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 28, 2017
Videos
Last night I woke up to banging and realized that a man was outside my bedroom window trying to break the lock to steal
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JAN 28, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
The entire genome of humans has been sequenced, but we still don’t know everything about every gene. Genes sometim
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 26, 2017
Cardiology
Past studies have linked certain genetic variations to cancer, but a new study suggests that similar mutations al
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 24, 2017
Cardiology
A new technology based on a method originally developed in 1997 to treat cancer could soon eliminate the need for invasi
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 24, 2017
Cancer
According to a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, a chemical pigment found in bright fruits and
...
JAN 19, 2017
Cancer
The majestic pachyderms that are well-known for their extraordinary strength and memory are also quite good at avoiding
...
JAN 17, 2017
Cancer
It’s estimated that as much as 90 percent of cancer deaths are due to metastasis - the spread of cancer from the p
...
JAN 17, 2017
Genetics & Genomics
epigenetics initiates pancreatic cancer metastasis
Written By:
Jennifer Ellis
JAN 13, 2017
Immunology
TGF-beta may be an “old story” in the study of cancer but a plot twist was recently encountered by scientist
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 12, 2017
Videos
Hollywood often depicts drowning or near drowning incidents with plenty of thrashing, splashing, and yelling. But this f
...
JAN 12, 2017
Videos
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JAN 10, 2017
Videos
If you've ever worked or lived in an old building, you may have encountered a notice about asbestos. This chemical has a
...
JAN 10, 2017
Microbiology
Surgical masks were originally designed to be used during, well, surgery. They physically protect the wearer from all th
...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
JAN 07, 2017
Cancer
Peppers are in the spotlight again this week as scientists reveal the biological mechanism behind the anticancer effects
...
JAN 06, 2017
Videos
Coughs are among one of the most common, yet non-specific, medical symptoms. They send about 30 million people to the do
...
JAN 06, 2017
Plants & Animals
An infamous killer whale named Tilikum that was exclusive to SeaWorld of Orlando, Florida and was well-known for having
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard