Smoking and tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, with few groups as heavily ...

This November, in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Veterans Day on November 11, the American Lung Association is spotlighting the critical need for lung health awareness and prevention, ...

In advance of World Pneumonia Day on November 12, 2024, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and the American Lung Association are working together to raise awareness among US adults ...

In recent years, considerable progress has been made in the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. Unfortunately, this progress has not been shared equally. Lung cancer still places a ...

On Tuesday, voters supported a statewide measure that advance clean air and climate protections. Proposition 4, the statewide climate bond, authorizes $10 billion bond investments for water, wildfire ...

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a serious respiratory illness that is easily spread from person to person. While anyone can get the flu, some people are at increased risk for developing ...

Healthcare professionals support their patients in numerous ways including through education, listening and maintaining open communication. One of the best ways to support your patients is by ...

Today, the American Lung Association in Michigan announced the appointment of Vanessa M. Cohen to the Local Leadership Board. Cohen, a seasoned civic advocate with a wealth of experience in project ...

The American Lung Association is pleased to recognize Alex Jaeger, Ph.D., assistant member of the Molecular Oncology Department at Moffitt Cancer Center, with the Lung Cancer Discovery Award for his ...

John considered himself relatively healthy when he received a serious shoulder injury at work that required him to see his healthcare provider. The CT scan, which was supposed to determine a course of ...

The American Lung Association in Greater Chicago, in partnership with the National Mother’s Day Council, will honor four area women at the 2024 Outstanding Mother Awards, presented by UChicago ...

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is underway, and the American Lung Association and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services are applauding the winners of the 2024 Iowa Radon Poster and Video ...