After decades of hype and setbacks, scientists have made impressive progress into tricking stem cells into repairing organs.

A new study suggests that methylene blue—a medication already approved for several clinical uses—may protect the lungs from damage caused by major heart surgeries that involve stopping blood ...

A 17-year-old girl in the United States was recently diagnosed with "popcorn lung" after vaping in secret for three years.

In healthy lungs, specialized cells called fibroblasts help repair lung tissue. But in people with IPF, some fibroblasts and nearby epithelial cells stop functioning properly. These so-called ...

It’s a bit eye-opening,” said study author Adam Soloff, an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of ...

Dr. Victor Thannickal In healthy lungs, specialized cells called fibroblasts help repair lung tissue. But in people with IPF, some fibroblasts and nearby epithelial cells stop functioning properly.

University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, San Diego researchers developed an injectable sealant for ...

In healthy lungs, specialized cells called fibroblasts help repair lung tissue. But in people with IPF, some fibroblasts and nearby epithelial cells stop functioning properly. These so-called ...