Lung cancer among never-smokers is rising worldwide. In one U.S. study of 12,000 lung cancer patients, the share of people who didn’t smoke rose from 8 to 15 percent over twenty years.

Indoor mold often lurks silently within the nooks of our homes. It can grow behind wallpaper, beneath floorboards or in damp corners of the bathroom. While it might seem like ...

A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.

On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth ...

About 800 NIOSH employees placed on leave have set up a “war room” in West Virginia to keep campaigning for min ...

Small cell lung cancer is aggressive and spreads quickly. There are many options for treatment, depending on the type and ...

A research team led by Prof Dr Christian Hertweck at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) has discovered a new group of bioactive natural products in ...

Bibasilar crackles are atypical sounds from the base of the lungs, and they usually signal a problem with airflow. Learn the causes, treatments, and more.

Yes, I know it’s a kids’ movie, but bear with me: if sharks don’t have lungs, then what are their nostrils doing?

For 120 years the American Lung Association has focused on driving excellence and innovation through research. Today, through our Research Institute, we continue to support trailblazing research, ...

Today, a brief rundown of news involving Insmed and Recursion Pharmaceuticals, as well as updates from Odyssey Therapeutics, Gilead Sciences and Novo Nordisk that you may have missed. Insmed said ...