New research has identified the mechanism by which air pollution damages the lungs’ self-cleaning system, leaving us vulnerable to infection. In doing so, it has also identified a way to reverse that ...

Researchers have genetically profiled nearly 200,000 cells from lungs, mapping their precise locations in tissue to discover an unexpected new immune niche in our airways The most comprehensive lung ...

Dr. Joshua K. Sabari explains how surgery, radiation and therapy may reduce lung capacity and shares steps survivors can take to protect their breathing health. In a recent video interview, Dr. Joshua ...

A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time and enable experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs. This could enable medics to ...

While medical headlines often focus on the biochemical underpinnings of disease, our body's biomechanics are equally crucial. A recent study explores how hypertension affects lung function, revealing ...

A critically ill 33-year-old man survived an almost unimaginable scenario—living for 48 hours without lungs—thanks to a ...

We asked the experts how to increase lung capacity so that you can breathe easier during exercise. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Share on Pinterest Having low levels of vitamin K may negatively affect lung function. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy The lungs are essential to the body’s survival, and many factors can influence their ...

Learn how bronchiectasis affects more than just your lungs, from heart health and bone density to mental well-being and cognitive risks.

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 ...