Diet Rich in Apples, Tomatoes Could Speed Lung Repair in Former Smokers, Study Finds

A diet rich in fresh tomatoes and fruits, especially apples, slowed the natural decline of lung function over a 10-year period among former smokers, found a study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. In fact, these foods can help slow down the decline of lung function for…

Smokers Should Eat More Fruits, Veggies to Prevent COPD, Study Suggests

Smokers and ex-smokers may significantly reduce their risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by eating  more fruit and vegetables, according to new research. The study, which only included men, found that each additional serving of fruit or vegetables reduced their risk by 4 to 8 percent. But the…

Outstanding Investigator Award Goes to Professor for Lung Disease Antioxidant Studies

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has named the recipient of its inaugural Outstanding Investigator Award: Yvonne Janssen-Heininger, PhD, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, to conduct studies on antioxidant therapies for lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary…