50 years of data reveal higher death risks in London transport workers

	Pulmonology
	The latest pulmonology news from News Medical

	50 years of data reveal higher death risks in London transport workers A 50-year retrospective cohort study of 117,166 Transport for London workers found that bus and London Underground job categories had higher all-cause, respiratory, cardiovascular, and lung cancer mortality than office workers. The authors caution that broad job categories, missing cause-of-death data, and unmeasured confounding mean the findings show association, not proof of specific occupational causes.

	Can camel milk improve health? Review highlights benefits but warns against drinking it raw A narrative review in Food Science & Nutrition examined studies published from 2000 to 2025 and found that camel milk contains bioactive compounds with potential glycemic, anti-inflammatory, gut, and other health benefits. It also stressed that raw, unpasteurized camel milk poses microbial and zoonotic risks, underscoring that safety remains a key part of the story.

			Experts establish standardized protocols for pediatric recurrent wheezing diagnosis Recurrent wheezing, a respiratory disorder, is caused by the narrowing of the airways, mainly affecting children aged less than 5 years.

			Breathing in common disinfectant chemicals may be more harmful than oral ingestion Breathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, according to a mouse study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis.

			LDCT screening significantly reduces lung cancer mortality in non-smokers New evidence from a Chinese cohort presented today at the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2026 shows that onetime lowdose computed tomography (LDCT) screening can significantly reduce lung cancer mortality in a non-risk based population, including individuals with no smoking history.

	Armed conflict in Colombia significantly impacts tuberculosis incidence and mortality rates The prolonged armed conflict in Colombia has had a significant impact on tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality.

	DNASE1L2 identified as a dynamic biomarker for TB progression Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's most serious public health threats, with approximately one-quarter of the global population infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While most infections remain latent (LTBI), individuals with LTBI are at risk of progressing to active TB and potentially becoming new sources of transmission.

	New drug sotatercept shows benefit in CpcPH-HFpEF patients Patients who have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) experienced significant improvements in blood pressure and vascular health after taking the drug sotatercept, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

	Researchers identifiy a promising strategy to reverse pulmonary fibrosis Researchers at National Jewish Health and collaborating institutions have uncovered a critical mechanism driving persistent pulmonary fibrosis and identified a promising strategy to reverse it.

Why did you receive this email?
You are receiving this email because you subscribed to updates from AZoNetwork UK Ltd. on one of our websites and requested to be notified of additional information.

Unsubscribe or Update Notification Preferences

Contact | About | Privacy Policy

- - - - - -

Registered Address:
AZoNetwork UK Ltd.,

Manchester | Sydney | Boston

Copyright © 2000-2026