Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more ...

Most of us rarely think about the air inside our homes, yet we spend nearly 90% of our time indoors. This means indoor air ...

Respiratory therapist Marcy Freeman doesn’t need a research study to confirm for her a return to the dark days of coal mining. She finds evidence in a stack of more than 150 fun ...

Health is wealth, and maintaining healthy lungs is crucial for overall well-being. Your lungs play a vital role in breathing, providing oxygen to your body, and removing carbon dioxide. The prevalence ...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.

The trillions of bacteria living in our gut have an extraordinary effect on our health. They're in charge of digestion, breaking down the foods we eat and extracting their vitamins and minerals. A ...

Vaping has rapidly gained traction as a seemingly safer option compared to the age-old habit of smoking. With its modern appeal and the wide array of flavors, it’s no surprise that many, especially ...

India, Aug. 1 -- This day occurs on August 1 every year to increase awareness about one of the most notable and serious ...

But few realize that for those who work there, repeated exposure to flour and baking ingredients can pose a serious health ...

Subclinical lung health impairment in young adulthood may provide evidence of an intermediate phenotype in the pathogenesis of heart failure later in life.

By testing hundreds of pigeon fanciers, researchers hope to predict who is most at risk and improve treatment for a wider family of lung diseases.

Today, the American Lung Association Research Institute announced the start of its 2027-2028 Research Awards and Grants cycle. The funding is part of the Lung Association’s longstanding commitment to ...