As a person who has struggled with a cigarette addiction for more than 40 years, annual low-dose CT scans likely saved my ...

Air pollution has turned lung health into a daily concern, especially for those living in high-AQI cities. While most people assume their lungs are fine unless they feel breathless or sick, chest ...

People sometimes say that they are out of breath because they are "poor stamina" or because they are older, heavier, or stressed. But just like the heart, the lungs can start to lose fitness without ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

Double-jointed? It’s not just a fun party trick. Uber-flexible joints could be a sign of a rare genetic condition that makes you more susceptible to respiratory illnesses and also complicates recovery ...

Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed January 2024 National Radon Action Month and encourages Coloradans to reduce their risk of radon-induced lung cancer. The Colorado Department of Public Health & ...

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With a San Antonio biotech firm’s test, your phlegm could help save you from cancer. The screening method developed by bioAffinity Technologies Inc. uses AI-aided computer analysis of a patient’s ...

This story is sponsored by Utahradon.org. Almost everyone has an occasional cough or congestion and they write it off as no big deal, but if you live in Utah, it's critical to be aware that a bigger ...

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. According to the Lung Association’s recently released “State of Lung Cancer” report, more than 40% of homes tested for radon in Indiana had ...

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. According to the Lung Association’s recently released “State of Lung Cancer” report, more than 33% of homes tested for radon in Illinois ...