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The rate of adults smoking cigarettes in New York State has dropped to 9.3%, the lowest since the New York State Department of Health began annual surveys on cigarette smoking.
Campaign aims to improve lung cancer survival through early detection, education and widespread access to biomarker testing.
Every time you go to the doctor, the first thing they do is check your vital signs. These four initial tests measure the basic functions of your body and are (mostly) regulated by your autonomic ...
As the nation’s champion for lung health, the American Lung Association is committed to improve pediatric asthma outcomes and quality of life for children in Ohio, especially among high-burden ...
Guidance for parents, young adults and school staff to ensure that everyone heads back to to the classroom with healthy lungs.
Clean Heat, Clean Air Benefits of Zero-Emission Technologies in the Industrial Heating Sector If the nation’s manufacturing facilities powered their processes with clean technologies instead of fossil ...
New Report: Cleaner Manufacturing in New England Could Save Nearly 4,000 Lives and Prevent 1.4 Million Asthma Attacks American Lung Association releases report detailing health benefits of transition ...
Healthy indoor air is fundamental to good overall health, especially for children in school. Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, impacting everything from student ...
In an increasingly challenging environment for scientific research funding, the American Lung Association Research Institute today announced the opening of its 2026-2027 Research Awards and Grants ...
Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease where there is scarring of the lungs—called fibrosis—which makes it difficult to breathe. This is because the scarring causes the tissues in the lungs to get thick and ...
The Lung Association recognizes and is committed to addressing the health inequities experienced by those in the LGBTQ+ community.