Air pollution impairs the function of blood vessels in the lungs, according to a study in more than 16,000 patients. Air pollution impairs the function of blood vessels in the lungs, according to a ...

It is possible for a person to live with one lung. While a person’s ability to exercise will likely decrease, many people have only one lung that can still function relatively normally. Although the ...

Results from a study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has found that an association between shorter stature and higher risk of heart disease is mainly attributed to our lungs.

Healthy Lungs Signs: Your lungs are working tirelessly to provide oxygen to every cell in your body while expelling carbon dioxide. The health of your lungs directly impacts your energy levels, immune ...

Keeping your lungs healthy is important for your overall well-being. Common harmful factors like cigarette smoke, ...

Here’s a no-brainer: Strong lungs are key to helping us stay active as we age. But what’s not-so-obvious: They may do the same for our minds, according to a new study linking the ability to breathe ...

The negative effects that premature birth can have on the lungs of babies could be as severe in moderately premature babies as those born extremely prematurely but may be reversed in their teenage ...

It was long thought that the fluid-filled sac around our lungs functions merely as a cushion from external damage. Turns out, it also houses potent virus-eating cells that rush into the lungs during ...

From asthma to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are a variety of conditions that can affect the lungs. Wheezing or general shortness of breath may be signs that the lungs aren’t ...

We've all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could be early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have ...

RICHLAND, Wash.--E-cigarettes stress and inflame the lungs of rats, compromising important regulatory proteins through exposure, according to research recently published in the journal Redox Biology.