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Vietnam veteran Charlie Bell thanks God and his medical team for a lung transplant that gave him a new lease on life.
After transplant surgery, a woman plans to have her diseased organ plastinated so it can serve as a teaching specimen to help others.
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Sudden fever, body aches, headache, respiratory symptoms? Seek medical care promptly.
Breathing polluted air causes oxidative stress and inflammation, which could lead to loss of bone mass.
The e-cig industry would like you to believe their product is a safe alternative to cigarettes. It's not.
After undergoing a rare double-surgery to eliminate a blockage and restore blood flow, Marvin Lafountain is eager to resume his old life—minus the smoking habit.
Have you decided 2020 is going to be the year to quit smoking once and for all? You’re not the only one.
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