Lungs and Airways

Nelson Mandela suffering from lung infection, officials say

2012-12-11 12:27:00

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- After three days of silence on the illness of national icon Nelson Mandela, President Jacob Zuma's office issued a three-line statement Tuesday announcing that the anti-apartheid hero and Nobel Peace Prize winner is suffering...

The Cutting Edge

2012-10-23 16:30:00

When Dr. Amir Abolhoda recently performed robot-assisted lung cancer surgery at UC Irvine Medical Center — the first procedure of its kind in Orange County — it marked the latest leap in the fast-evolving field of robotics. The minimally...

Yosemite hantavirus outbreak "unprecedented,"officials say

2012-08-28 15:53:10

Hantavirus outbreak at Yosemite considered 'unprecedented'

2012-08-29 07:22:22

Yosemite hantavirus warning could be expanded to other countries

2012-08-29 12:32:45

Hantavirus cases linked to Yosemite rise to six, officials say

2012-08-30 19:32:56

More cases of hantavirus at Yosemite; some camp cabins closed

2012-08-31 05:12:37

Yosemite officials warn more vistors about hantavirus

2012-08-31 15:43:30

Wildomar quarterback in critical but stable condition after injury

2012-09-24 12:13:32

Meditation apps let the peace flow through the phone

2012-07-21 00:00:00

When it's time to meditate, sit comfortably, focus your attention … and reach for your smartphone? More and more people are doing just that, ifApple's iPhoneApp Store is any indication — a search for "meditation" results in more than 1,000...

Baby panda autopsy: Liver and lung damage found in cub

2012-10-11 11:19:00

WASHINGTON -- Washington, D.C.’s, baby giant panda died of lung and liver damage, the National Zoo said Thursday, citing the high mortality rate for cubs.� The lungs of the 6-day-old cub were "poorly developed and likely caused her to have...

James Fogle dies at 75; 'Drugstore Cowboy' author, career criminal

2012-08-26 00:00:00

James Fogle, a career criminal and writer who blew every chance he had to go straight, including the brief period after his manuscript about a band of outlaw junkies, "Drugstore Cowboy," was made into a well-regarded 1989 movie, died in prison Thursday in...

The queen of Lifetime Movies, Who's the Boss and the Light of my life, Judith Light is 62 today. We will be spending the day yelling, "Angelerrrrrrr" at the top of our lungs to whoever passes.

2013-01-24 17:46:00

Lowery has seven years of experience at the association, and she most recently served as director of lung health initiatives.

2012-08-24 13:25:00

A pair of lungs were found on a South Los Angeles sidewalk. No body, just lungs -- a situation that a coroner's official deemed "a little strange." Video: Officials determine source of lungs

2012-06-11 00:00:00