HealthDay News — Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) before total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with an increased risk for medical and periprosthetic complications, according to a study ...

Post-treatment lung health is a longitudinal survivorship issue; nonregenerative parenchymal loss, radiation fibrosis, and ...

A new Ohio University study offers a glimmer of hope in the fight against lung cancer. Monica Robins has that story and more ...

Severe bacterial pneumonia remains a major cause of death in critically ill patients, largely due to impaired early immune responses.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients worldwide, despite advances in ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Researchers are exploring a new generation of biochemical markers that may help clinicians detect myocardial contusion. A frequently overlooked form of heart injury caused by blunt chest trauma, ...

Developing bigger pectoral muscles, or "pecs," is one of the most common goals for anyone focused on building upper-body strength or improving their physique. After all, a strong, well-developed chest ...

Quitting smoking helps your lungs start healing right away. Exercising regularly can make your lungs stronger and healthier. Avoiding smoking and air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, keeps your ...

A punctured lung happens when air escapes from the lung into the chest cavity, causing pressure on the lung. Treatments for a punctured lung can include rest, oxygen therapy, or procedures like chest ...

Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in “switch” may be the key to restoring the lungs’ natural repair ability. The discovery could lead ...