Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in non-smokers.

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Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the central nervous system or peripheral ...

While this data is useful to a degree, survival rates are statistics and don't necessarily give an accurate estimate of how long a particular individual will survive with the disease. How long you can ...

A nonprofit group ranked Florida as one of the most restrictive states for women's abortion rights. A report by the National Partnership for Women and Families gives Florida and 15 other states a “red ...

Children and young adults with a history of asthma or reactive airway disease were more common in those with influenza (21.6%), followed by those with COVID-19 (14.4%) and RSV (13.6%). Children with ...

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as ...