Quitting smoking improves lung health, but new research explains why former smokers may still face long-term risks and need ...

Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health. Within weeks, breathing may become easier, ...

Doctors recommend annual lung function tests after 40 to detect silent respiratory diseases early, preserve lung capacity and ...

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 ...

Dylan Bailey, M.S., R.D., F.A.N.D. Contributor Dylan is a registered dietitian and fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who works to ensure accuracy in reporting science and research ...

World Lung Day, observed annually on September 25, serves as a vital reminder of the importance of lung health. Organized by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), this day aims to ...

Today, the American Lung Association released its 2026 Lung Health Barometer, which revealed that awareness about lung cancer screening is still critically low. Only one-third (33%) of those surveyed ...