The human body works in complex ways—sometimes, certain motions are so small that it’s easy to miss how they might cause discomfort in the body. In this way, the surface tissues in our lungs actually ...

A protein called PAR1 helps lymphatic vessels structurally transform to boost fluid drainage and support healing when the lungs are injured according to researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine. Injury ...

A newly identified lung cell “switch” could help doctors unlock the lungs’ natural ability to heal themselves.

Scientists have long thought of the fluid-filled sac around our lungs merely as a cushion from external damage. Turns out, it also houses potent virus-eating cells that rush into the lungs during flu ...

Scientists have created miniorgans from cells floating in the fluid that surrounds a fetus in the womb – an advance they believe could open up new areas of prenatal medicine. Miniorgans, or “ ...

Plastic bronchitis is the buildup of lymph fluid in the lungs. The fluid leaks into the airways and causes tree-like casts to form, blocking the airways. Treatment includes removing the casts and ...

Your baby may show strong breathing movements during pregnancy scans, even if their lungs are not ready to breathe air yet. They may also appear intense, but it is a healthy part of their development.