COPD News
September 9, 2026
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Sep.9, 2026 Semaglutide, the drug found in Ozempic and Wegovy, was linked to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks in a large real-world study.It was also associated with about 20% fewer COPD flare-ups.Researchers say GLP-1 drugs may offer respiratory benefits in …
Sep.
1, 2026 A once-nightly pill cut breathing interruptions by about 44% in a major phase 3 sleep apnea trial, while improving oxygen levels and disease severity.By strengthening the muscles that keep the airway open during sleep, AD109 could offer a new …
Aug.
31, 2026 Alcohol-related liver disease may trap damaged liver cells in a regenerative limbo, preventing the organ from rebuilding itself even after drinking stops.Researchers linked the problem to inflammation-driven RNA errors and identified a pathway that …
July 5, 2026 Researchers discovered an “Achilles’ heel” shared by E.
coli, Shigella, and other diarrhea-causing bacteria: enzymes they use to breach the gut’s protective mucus layer.By targeting this common vulnerability, scientists may be able to …
June 17, 2026 Scientists have taken a surprising step toward unlocking regeneration in mammals, showing that the ability to rebuild complex body parts may not be lost after all—it may simply be switched off.Using a two-stage treatment, researchers redirected …
June 12, 2026 A new treatment that blocks an aging-related protein restored lost cartilage in old mice and helped prevent arthritis after knee injuries.Human cartilage samples showed similar signs of …
May 9, 2026 Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs.By identifying powerful “SP genes” involved in regeneration, …
Apr.3, 2026 A new study reveals that aging lungs may play a major role in why flu and COVID can become so dangerous for older adults.
Researchers found that certain lung cells can trigger an exaggerated immune response, creating clusters of inflammatory cells …
Mar.18, 2026 A critically ill 33-year-old man survived an almost unimaginable scenario—living for 48 hours without lungs—thanks to a groundbreaking surgical approach.
After a severe flu-triggered infection destroyed his lungs and caused multiple organ …
Mar.16, 2026 Scientists at MIT have discovered that a little-known protein called intelectin-2 plays a powerful double role in defending the gut.The protein strengthens the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract while also trapping and disabling …
Mar.13, 2026 A severe case of COVID-19 or influenza could increase the risk of lung cancer later on, according to new research.Scientists discovered that serious viral infections can alter immune cells in the lungs, leaving behind chronic inflammation that may …
Feb.22, 2026 Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue.A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s needed most, using a tiny battery-powered …
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Feb.19, 2026 A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation.
The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem …
Jan.22, 2026 Scientists found that nasal cells act as a first line of defense against the common cold, working together to block rhinovirus soon after infection.A fast antiviral response can stop the virus …
Jan.20, 2026 Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries.
By blocking a protein linked to aging, the …
Nov.27, 2025 The study reveals that widely used heart-attack risk calculators fail to flag nearly half of those who will soon experience a cardiac event.
Even the newer PREVENT model misclassifies many patients …
Nov.10, 2025 Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms.
The likely culprit …
Sep.20, 2025 Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and many don’t even realize they have it.Instead of relying on costly and time-consuming lab tests, scientists at Penn State have developed a breath sensor …
July 14, 2025 Zebrafish can regenerate sensory hair cells that humans permanently lose, like those in the inner ear linked to hearing and balance.New research reveals two specific genes that control how different …
June 10, 2025 Scientists have discovered that people with COPD have lung cells that contain over three times as much soot-like carbon as those of smokers without the disease.
These overloaded cells are larger and …
June 8, 2025 Genetic research in Sweden has unveiled three new gene variants that dramatically increase the risk of venous blood clots, sometimes by up to 180%.These discoveries build on existing knowledge of …
May 22, 2025 With its fascinating ability to regrow entire limbs and internal organs, the Mexican axolotl is the ideal model for studying regeneration.Scientists have now found a factor that tells cells which …
Earlier Headlines
May 15, 2025 A study has shown how lung capacity evolves from childhood to old age.Until now, it was thought that lung function increased until it peaked at around 20-25 years of age, after which it stabilized.
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May 15, 2025 Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their …
May 7, 2025 Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain’s small blood …
Apr.30, 2025 Researchers have developed a novel rat model that closely replicates the pathological features and physiological changes associated with human chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-associated …
Apr.
30, 2025 Results of a large, global clinical trial spanning five continents with over 1,700 patients with bronchiectasis has demonstrated benefits of an investigational, once-a-day pill called brenso catib as …
Apr.17, 2025 A clinical trial conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit has identified a new treatment protocol to improve lung growth and function among preterm …
Apr.9, 2025 This handheld device is the first that can detect tuberculosis in saliva, in addition to blood and sputum samples, an important breakthrough for testing children and HIV patients, who struggle to …
Apr.4, 2025 New research could aid in improving whooping cough vaccines to once again push this disease toward eradication by targeting two key weaknesses in the …
Apr.4, 2025 The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with …
Apr.2, 2025 Researchers have successfully developed a novel drug to restore vision.
The treatment method restores vision through retinal nerve …
Mar.31, 2025 A recent study finds most critically injured patients can recover with less supplemental oxygen than has previously been …
Mar.25, 2025 Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical …
Mar.20, 2025 Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a new study.
The findings highlight how these important cancer screening tools can …
Mar.18, 2025 A new study has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human …
Mar.17, 2025 In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when …
Mar.
12, 2025 Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries.The technology enhances …
Mar.12, 2025 A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, researchers have found.Using real world data from 1,600 patients, available …
Feb.27, 2025 Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to every other organ, and blood-forming stem cells must make about 200 billion new red blood cells each day to keep the oxygen flowing.
For many years, …
Feb.19, 2025 A discovery offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that progressively makes it harder for patients to breathe.Scientists have pinpointed proteins in …
Feb.
17, 2025 Targets for universal access, national roadmaps and more affordable and accessible care are vital to help fill the medical oxygen gap affecting more than half of the world’s population, ….
