Takanori Takebe’s strange investigation into whether humans can use the gut for breathing has surprisingly sentimental origins: helping his dad.

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Researchers in Japan are testing whether oxygen can be delivered through the human intestine. The method—tested in animal ...

When a disease runs in your family, you don’t learn about it from textbooks. You learn about it at funerals, in hospital beds, and emergency rooms. My family has lost multiple members to Alpha-1 ...

Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get ...

Lung diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite this, many lung conditions begin silently, often showing only subtle signs before progressing to severe ...