Can a cough reveal lung disease? Swaasa AI uses cough sound analysis to screen respiratory disordersAI-powered platform Swaasa is using cough sound analysis through smartphones to help screen respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma and p...
07 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
AIIMS finds high accuracy in Karnataka’s AI app that screens lung diseases via smartphone; Here’s how it worksA Karnataka-based start-up has developed an AI-powered app, Shwaasa, that analyses cough sounds to screen for chronic lung diseases such as...
19 Feb, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
OPD is flooded with patients: Doctors in Delhi sound alarm bells over rising pollutionDoctors in Delhi have raised concerns about a significant increase in illnesses linked to air pollution. Respiratory issues like throat irr...
06 Nov, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
EU approves Sanofi's Dupixent for 'smoker's lungs'Sanofi and Regeneron received EU approval for broader use of Dupixent in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a significa...
03 Jul, 2024, 10.46 AM IST
Diets high in ultra-processed foods raise death risk from chronic lung conditions, study findsA diet having more than 40 per cent of ultra-processed foods was found to have a 26 per cent higher risk of death from chronic obstructive ...
11 Apr, 2024, 11.39 PM IST
Healthy lungs are the key to longevity; 5 foods that can prevent respiratory problemsWeak lungs impacts our respiratory system, leading to a shorter span of life. Following the right diet and being more active can protect ou...
25 Sep, 2023, 05.17 PM IST
Make fatty fish, nuts & seeds part of daily diet: Food rich in omega-3 fatty acids can boost lung healthA study has revealed that Omega-3 fatty acids can have benefits for lung health. Omega-3 acids were found to have anti-inflammatory action,...
21 Jul, 2023, 07.01 PM IST
Proper hydration may extend your lifespan: StudyPeople who drink more water have lower chances to develope heart and lung disease.
09 Jan, 2023, 11.38 PM IST
World Lung Day 2022: Most common diseases and how to prevent themThe lungs, just like any other part of your body, age with time and that's why they need extra attention and care.
24 Sep, 2022, 06.39 PM IST
US study links air pollution to increased COVID-19 mortality, Indian experts say causal link not establishedThough worried as cases in the Indian capital and its suburbs spike, pulmonologists here said a causal link between fine particle pollutant...
06 Nov, 2020, 05.49 PM IST
Air pollution biggest health risk in India, contributed to death of 16.7 lakh people in 2019: Study"Outdoor and household particulate matter pollution contributed to the death of more than 1,16,000 Indian infants in their first month of l...
21 Oct, 2020, 07.39 PM IST
Decoded: Why COVID-19 is more severe in older people than youngThis study reported more severe disease outcomes in patients with hypertension.
24 Mar, 2020, 12.34 PM IST
Suffering from persistent cough? It could be a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)An under-diagnosed disorder, COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, frequent colds, & flu.
13 Mar, 2018, 11.02 AM IST
Spurt in number of people suffering from respiratory problems"While immediate affects are cough, throat infections and pneumonia etc, in the long run it may lead to lung cancers," said the doctor.
06 Dec, 2015, 12.10 PM IST
25% of Indians may die of lifestyle diseases before they are 70: StudyWith increasing prevalence of life-style diseases, one out of four Indians is at risk of dying from non-communicable diseases before the ag...
13 Aug, 2015, 11.05 AM IST
New application turns smartphone into health monitorResearchers have developed a new smartphone app that monitors how heart and lung patients walk and can alert doctors when their symptoms wo...
11 May, 2014, 02.51 PM IST
Europe backs new dual-action Novartis lung drugNovartis won an important endorsement of its new medicine for chronic lung disease when European regulators recommended approval of Ultibro...
26 Jul, 2013, 06.14 PM IST