Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Discovery of Rare Brain Cells That Help Drive Sleep

A newly identified group of brain cells actively promotes sleep and coordinates brain rhythms, challenging long-held theories on sleep regulation.

Disorders & Diseases

CDC Merges Influenza, Coronavirus Divisions Into Unified Respiratory Unit

The federal agency restructured its flu and COVID-19 units into a unified Influenza and Respiratory Viruses Division (IRVD).

Disorders & Diseases

Lung Cancer Survival Rates ‘Improving for Everyone,’ National Report Reveals

The American Lung Association’s 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals improvement in five-year survival rate across the US, including for people of color.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Semaglutide Tied to Fewer Asthma, COPD Exacerbations

The diabetes and weight loss injection semaglutide was associated with fewer asthma attacks and COPD exacerbations, according to ERS 2026 research.

Infectious Diseases

1,000+ Deaths from Bangladesh Measles Outbreak

Over 1,000 deaths have been reported in Bangladesh as a measles outbreak has gripped the country since March 2026.

Critical Care

Power Naps Improved Hospital Resident Performance

Scheduled 30-minute naps helped hospital residents manage simulated cardiac arrest crises during 24-hour shifts, according to a clinical trial.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

ALA Expands Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Awareness

The American Lung Association initiative seeks to address mistrust, reduce disparities, and expand lung cancer trial participation among underrepresented patient populations.

Sleep Medicine

Ai Chatbots Wrongly Disregard Sleep Apnea Symptoms

New research finds artificial intelligence tools frequently fail to recommend medical referrals when patients push back or downplay their sleep apnea symptoms.