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 ...

Using personal protective equipment can help minimize this risk. Having been exposed to radiation near the lungs (such as for prior cancer treatment) also increases your risk.

Long COVID destroys teenage lungs in ways doctors never saw - silent damage persists months after mild infections in developing adolescents.

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(Personal Protective Equipment in Construction, 89 Fed. Reg., 100333 (December 12, 2024)) However, most construction workwear and PPE for concrete workers are designed for men.

There's no cure for popcorn lung. Once the lungs are damaged, treatment is limited to managing symptoms. This can include bronchodilators, steroids, and in extreme cases, lung transplantation.

A volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, is rumbling, and that's prompting people nearby to get protective gear in case the sky fills with ash that could damage eyes, lungs, and skin - and fur.