Lung health

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo has lung cancer following surgery to remove part of his right lung. Doctors said more information is needed to determine the cancer's stage and prognosis.

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.
Pope Leo celebrates Mass marking the start of the academic year at the Pontifical Universities in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, October 8, 2026.

Pope Leo announces upcoming surgery for small growth on lung

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit waves as she, along with Crown Prince Haakon and Prince Sverre Magnus, greet the children's procession as part of Norway's National Day, Asker, Norway, May 17, 2026.

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures


Shaare Zedek staff arrange for equipment and provide ongoing support to Zanzibar

Jerusalem Medical Center brings a doctor and nurse from Zanzibar to learn how to cope with lung diseases that are partially responsible for Zanzibar's low life expectancy.

 Prof. Gabriel Izbicki and medical personnel from Zanzibar.

16-year-old Israeli dies after e-cig caused collapsed lung

A link has been found between e-cigs and heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure.

 E-cigarette.

Don't be fooled: 5 facts about the truth behind vaping

How safe is vaping, and do the claims made by those marketing these devices hold up under scientific scrutiny? Here are the facts.

 I am both repulsed and saddened when I see someone vaping (Illustrative).

E-cigarettes are more dangerous than you can imagine. Here's why

Many smokers know that the vapor-liquid in electronic cigarettes has nicotine and flavoring agents, but many don't know about the toxic ingredients.


75-year-old Daniel Galor receives Beilinson's 900th lung transplant

"Until the transplant, I couldn't breathe at all and I was dependent on oxygen 24/7, I could barely walk. I can't believe I received the gift of life for the new year," Galor said.

 Lung transplant recipient Daniel Glaor and the hospital staff

Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking - study

Flare-ups, which manifest in worsening shortness of breath and cough, may cause irreversible lung damage over time, accelerating disease progression and mortality.

Sleep disorder

How masturbation landed one man in the hospital

Millions of men masturbate daily. It’s a normal activity, totally harmless. But for one man, it didn't end so pleasantly.

Toilet paper

Study finds treatment for critical COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 patients who suffer from ARDS were given a treatment of an anti-inflammatory protein in a phase 2 clinical trial. 

 SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (illustrative).

Israeli company TytoCare receives CE Mark approval for Lung Sounds Analyzer

The company received the approval for its AI-backed Tyto Lung Sounds Analyzer, which gives health care clinicians vital clinical data necessary for them to monitor, diagnose and treat patients.

 TytoCare’s Lung Sounds Analyzer Software