Science360
Self-powered device measures lung function - CES 2015
A portable device powered by a simple breath can measure lung function and transmit results to your phone. The 3-D printed device is designed to enable people with lung conditions, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Next Animation Studio
New research finds that aspirin could protect our lungs from air pollution.
A study suggests aspirin could reduce health effects of air pollution on the lungs by nearly half.
Healthcare Triage
The Harms of Marijuana
We've talked in the past about the positives of Marijuana use. What are the harms? From pregnancy effects to impaired driving to memory and concentration, Aaron will tell you how pot might hurt you.
Healthcare Triage
Socioeconomic Disparity and Inequality Even Extend to Breathing
Individuals with higher socioeconomic status may enjoy a longer life, but we haven’t precisely pinned down all the reasons why. Disparities in lung function may help explain the lifespan gap between the poorest and richest Americans, and...
Healthcare Triage
Is Marijuana Harmful to Health?
There's just no way to talk about marijuana without someone completely misinterpreting what I say. Some of you are going to call me a fascist for saying anything bad about pot. Others are going to attack me for not coming down on it hard...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : On the COVID-19 frontline: Swedish doctor discusses challenge of treating patients
They are among the many heroes of the pandemic, working flat out to stave off the worst effects of the coronavirus (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: The Respiratory System of Birds
Through videos and cooperative learning, students investigate the respiratory system of birds, describe its function, and then compare this to the respiratory function in human mammals.