As pollution tightens its grip on urban life, holistic practices like pranayama, steam therapy and herbal lung tonics are ...

Cold air can irritate the airways that carry air into the lungs, potentially causing symptoms like coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.

Worried about lung health amid rising air pollution? A chest surgeon explains a simple breath-holding test you can try at ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and AlveoliX have developed the first human 'lung-on-chip' model using stem cells ...

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 ...

The National Lung Health Initiative aims to put these two breathing organs front and centre in health policy and awareness.

Experts explain how to enjoy your fireplace safely this winter and protect yourself from indoor air pollutants.

Pulmonary contusion is bruising in or on a person’s lungs. Blood leaks into the lung tissue and can stop the lungs from working properly. Bruising of the lungs can happen due to blunt trauma, such as ...

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that can cause swelling, inflammation, and, sometimes, small semi-opaque or calcified nodules on the lungs. However, histoplasmosis does not always cause symptoms.

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

In the mid-20th century, community spaces like swimming pools and sporting events became a source of anxiety for parents who were frightened by the rampant spread of poliovirus. Their concerns weren’t ...