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How to look after your lungs at every age – from childhood to retirement

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, putting the third most common cancer in the UK in the spotlight. According to Cancer Research UK, nearly half (44%) of all new lung cancer cases are diagnosed in people aged 75 and over, however it can ...

01 Nov 2023 at 08:00

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Can I get lung cancer if I’ve never smoked?

It’s a common misconception that someone who gets lung cancer must be a smoker or a former smoker. Cancer Research UK (CRUK) says nearly three-quarters (72%) of lung cancer cases in the UK are caused by smoking, 71% by active smoking, and 1% by ...

31 Oct 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

Lung cancer signs everyone needs to know about – as new vaccine announced

Excitement builds as a new vaccine designed to prime the immune system to recognise and fight lung cancer is tested on UK patients for the first time. Researchers leading the trial have said that BioNTech’s BNT116 vaccine could improve ...

23 Aug 2024 at 08:30

Lifestyle

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Myths about lung cancer everyone needs to stop believing

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a disease many of us think we know the key causes and symptoms of. However, there are still some misconceptions around lung cancer – it’s not necessarily just a case of being a ‘smoker’s ...

01 Nov 2022 at 10:22

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Tuberculosis is on the rise in the UK – what is it and is it serious?

A new blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread tuberculosis could be developed soon, scientists have said. Researchers at the University of Southampton discovered a group of biological markers that ...

22 Mar 2024 at 12:41

Lifestyle

This is what smoking does to different parts of your body

Less people could be quitting smoking since they started working from home during the pandemic, new research suggests. The decline in smoking rates across England has “stagnated”, with fewer people quitting plus more young ...

14 Dec 2023 at 14:59

Lifestyle

Dame Esther Rantzen faces stage four lung cancer: key facts about the disease

Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed that her lung cancer has progressed to stage four, after previously announcing in January that she had been diagnosed with the disease. The Childline founder and broadcaster told The ...

31 May 2023 at 16:29

Lifestyle

9 symptoms of lung cancer you shouldn’t ignore

NHS England has announced the roll-out of a new liquid biopsy blood test to help lung cancer patients receive targeted treatments faster and reduce the need for biopsies. This world-first rollout is expected to ...

30 May 2025 at 12:42

Lifestyle

When is shortness of breath an emergency?

It’s common to feel a sensation of breathlessness or difficulty “catching your breath” in cold weather, but it’s important to know when this escalates into something more serious. Over the past two years alone,...

18 Nov 2025 at 13:27

Lifestyle

What is COPD and what are the symptoms?

The arrival of snow signifies that winter has well and truly arrived, but the freezing temperatures that accompany it are often a source of worry for people with lung conditions. People with respiratory ...

20 Nov 2024 at 14:56

Lifestyle

8 ways to look after your lungs this spring

As the weather warms up and nature comes into bloom, spring can be a time of renewal and energy. However, for those with lung conditions, it also brings a new set of challenges. From increased pollen ...

01 Apr 2025 at 12:02

Lifestyle

4 chronic lung conditions that can be worse in winter

For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and the current cold snap poses significant challenges. We spoke with Dr Andy Whittamore, GP and clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, ...

08 Jan 2025 at 13:25

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