Each winter, too many families across New England are impacted by respiratory diseases like the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The American Lung Association announced today the ...

Methane often flies under the radar in conversations about clean air, but this invisible gas poses serious risks for our ...

Researchers quickly determined that the “e-juice” that fills vaping cartridges is highly addictive, with one pod containing ...

As the colder weather months begin, respiratory viruses like the common cold, the flu, RSV and COVID-19, become more prevalent. Though these illnesses can be mild, there are many factors, including ...

Dr. Barnard explains how his research suggests that processed meat may negatively affect not only your heart health, but also ...

A biopsy is when tissue is removed from lung nodules in order to learn about the makeup of the nodule. The removed tissue is examined under a microscope, which helps physicians diagnose or stage lung ...

Get the report card for your state's air quality, including high ozone days, particle pollution and groups at risk.

The American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" report explores how lung cancer varies by state. It does this by analyzing key lung cancer indicators including incidence, survival, stage at ...

The American Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report shows the toll lung cancer takes on each state in the country. Examining rates of new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment ...

Sleep apnea is a condition that results in pauses in your breathing while you are sleeping. There are two main types of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). OSA ...

We all know the basics of how our lungs work . We breathe in, filling both of our lungs with fresh air rich in oxygen that fuels our body before exhaling air and waste carbon dioxide. But in the ...

For many people, one of the best parts of summer is being outside running, biking, hiking, doing anything that lets you enjoy the weather and move your body. But, high air pollution levels can have ha ...