Newswise — Systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, causes the hardening of skin and connective tissues. Often, the disease harms other organs, such as the heart, kidneys, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract, and it can lead to death. Within the population of people who have systemic sclerosis, those who have diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis often have a worse … Read more
Air pollution is a global concern, especially in densely populated areas. It is an inaudible but impactful trigger for various health issues, including autoimmune diseases and disorders. Breathing fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and other environmental toxins is a known cause of chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and immune dysregulation. Its impact on respiratory … Read more
Lung cancer cases are increasing in people who have never smoked, especially in women, a by the World Health Organization’s cancer agency has found. The findings, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, reveal that lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer among non-smokers, accounts for nearly 60 per cent of lung cancer cases in … Read more