Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Pennsylvania Reports Fourth Measles Death, Most Cases in US

A fourth measles death in Pennsylvania comes as the state's outbreak is now the worst in the United States.

Disorders & Diseases

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia May Slow Biological Aging

Older adults treated with targeted behavioral therapy experienced higher insomnia remission rates...

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

COPD Origins Tied to Early Child Lung Development, Air Pollution

Children with an inherited risk for COPD show slower lung growth when exposed to higher levels of air pollution during early childhood.

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.