Our lungs work tirelessly, providing the oxygen our bodies need to function properly, and also to maintain proper blood flow to our internal as well as external organs. Let's think, how often do we ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 & ...

The second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking could be lurking in your home — but 75% of Americans haven’t tested for it Getty Most Americans haven’t had their homes tested for the presence ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that affects your lungs, nose, throat, and breathing passages. You get it when infected droplets enter your nose, eyes, or mouth. This might happen ...

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 ...

This story is sponsored by UtahRadon.org. January is National Radon Action Month, and for Utah residents, the timing could not be more important. Utah consistently ranks among the states with the ...

To test for lung cancer, a person needs to get low-dose computed tomography screening, more commonly known as a CT scan. But that can be costly and time-consuming, just two reasons why less than 2% of ...

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 ...