Faithful lungs may be at risk
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A church service may be good for the soul, but is it damaging your lungs? A Dutch study has found that burning candles and incense inside a poorly ventilated church can produce high levels of fine airborne particles (PM10s).
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If inhaled, the bacteria can cause Legionnaireâs disease, a potentially fatal pneumonia-like condition especially hazardous in infants, the elderly and those with weakened immunity.
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A visit to church may be good for the  soul but not so good for the lungs, a new study shows.
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It is important that potential donors know about possible complications before they make this life-saving sacrifice.
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Using computerized scans to screen for lung cancer can help save lives and should be part of a regular checkup for people who have a high risk for the disease, a new study says.
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TUESDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDayNews) -- A genetic mutation can leave some people vulnerable to lung cancer even if they never smoked, a new study finds.
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Poking holes in a lung is usually a bad idea. But dozens of people suffocating from a disease that traps stale air in their lungs are volunteering to try it. The idea: Spark a slow leak in lungs so overinflated that there's not enough room left to take a deep breath, and do so without open surgery.
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Everyone knows smoking is a bad idea, but those who can't give it up may get a little protection from exercise, a study suggests. In a study of older women, researchers found that a physically active smoker had a 35 percent lower risk of lung cancer than a sedentary smoker.
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There is an apparent link between a commonly used agricultural pesticide and lung cancer, and caution should be exercised when using the product, government scientists say in a study released today.
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NEW YORK  - Farm workers seem to have an elevated risk of developing a serious lung condition more typically seen in smokers, a study has shown.
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A visit to church may be good for the soul but not so good for the lungs, a new study shows. Scientists from Maastricht University found that burning candles and incense in church can release dangerous levels
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MONDAY, Nov. 29 (HealthDayNews) -- The largest study of its kind has come up with hard, cold numbers that pinpoint the risk of lung cancer for smokers and former smokers.
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Heavy cannabis use may raise the risk of chronic lung disease more than smoking, two studies suggest.
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A special type of X-ray used to diagnose heart disease may cause cancer in women and young adults and should be used with caution, U.S. doctors reported on Tuesday.
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New research in the medical journal Thorax reveals that, apart from the risk to your ears, blasting music could also lead to a collapsed lung.
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Children who live in polluted communities are five times more likely to have clinically low lung function - less than 80 percent of the lung function expected for their age.
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The basic medical warning about the dangers of smoking is especially important for anyone with a relative, however distant, who has had lung cancer, a new Icelandic study shows.