Polio survivor and the final American to use an iron lung passes away at 78
Dr. Jessica Gray reveals why Americans are living longer Dr. Jessica Gray, a family medicine physician, has noted that new data indicates Americans are experiencing longer lifespans, marking a shift from the trends seen during the pandemic. She emphasizes reasons such as a decline in drug overdoses, particularly with fentanyl, and enhanced cancer survival rates […]
Martha Lillard, the final US polio patient reliant on an iron lung, has passed away at 78 in Oklahoma.
Martha Lillard, Last Iron Lung User, Passes Away at 78 Martha Lillard, diagnosed with polio at the tender age of five, spent much of her life depending on an iron lung for her breathing. She was the last patient in the United States to use this life-sustaining device and passed away on June 26 in […]
Ben Askren comes back to compete against Belal Muhammad after receiving a double lung transplant.
Ben Askren to Compete After Double Lung Transplant Former UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is set to return to competition after nearly seven years. This comes following a double lung transplant, a significant medical milestone for him. For about a year, Askren has been reliant on a ventilator and ECMO, with his wife, […]
California acts to prohibit quartz countertops as a dangerous lung illness rises among workers
California Regulators Propose Ban on Quartz Countertops California’s workplace safety regulators are looking to ban quartz kitchen countertops entirely. They’ve linked these countertops to a grim, incurable lung disease affecting workers in the industry. The state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Commission has proposed a ban on the processing of artificial stone to curb the […]
Diet of fruits and vegetables associated with lung cancer in young non-smokers
New Research Links Diet to Lung Cancer Risk in Young Non-Smokers Recent research suggests an unexpected connection between a diet high in fruits and vegetables and lung cancer in young non-smokers. This observational study, led by Dr. Jorge Nieva from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research […]
22-year-old woman attributes her lung cancer to vaping after being told she has only 18 months to live
Vaping Leads to Lung Cancer Diagnosis for Young Woman A young woman began vaping at 15 and by her early 20s, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, given just 18 months to live. Kayleigh Boda, 22, from Manchester, England, was consuming large amounts of e-cigarettes when, in January 2025, she started coughing up a brown […]
Vincent Trocheck from the Rangers shares his experience with a frightening bacterial lung infection
Vincent Trocheck’s Health Scare New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck faced a serious health issue at the beginning of the season. The 32-year-old missed 14 games early on due to a bacterial infection in his lungs. Trocheck mentioned to reporters, “I got some viral bacteria in my lungs and I didn’t know what it was. […]
Cade Cunningham of the Pistons returns from a lung injury against the Bucks
Cade Cunningham Returns to Action The Knicks are facing a significant challenge again this season. Cade Cunningham, who had been sidelined for 11 games due to a collapsed left lung, made his comeback during the Pistons’ 137-111 win over the Bucks in Detroit on Wednesday night. He played for 26 minutes, scoring 13 points, along […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey admitted to the hospital following a minor procedure for lung fluid.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Hospitalized Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday after a minor procedure to remove fluid compressing her lungs, according to her office. The governor, who is 81 years old, will be monitored at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery for a few days as a precaution. The […]
NBAPA criticizes award eligibility rule following Cade Cunningham’s lung collapse
Cade Cunningham’s Injury and Award Eligibility Concerns The National Basketball Players Association has made some remarks about Cade Cunningham’s chances for receiving season awards. Although Cunningham has participated in 61 games this season, an issue with a collapsed lung might hinder him from hitting the 65-game minimum required for significant accolades like the MVP and […]