Essential fats found in fish and nuts are tied to many protective health benefits. Researchers found they may also slow decline of lung function and prolong the lives of pulmonary fibrosis patients.

Reducing particle pollution can save thousands of lives, but states need more data to inform better controls. An atmospheric scientist explains what data and actions are needed.

Hispanic people with respiratory failure are five times more likely to be heavily sedated on a ventilator. The finding may explain the disparity in deaths.

Infection with a measles-like virus causes catastrophic lung failure in ferrets previously infected with flu or RSV, according to a new study.

On Feb. 7, 2024, the EPA strengthened the federal limit for annual levels of fine particulate air pollution, or PM2.5. Many serious health effects have been linked to PM2.5 exposure.

Many people in the US with chronic respiratory disease don't have easy access to pulmonary rehabilitation, but telemedicine may help.

Inhaling air is how you get the oxygen your body needs to turn your food into energy. Other living things use different strategies.

A new device that uses a blood sample can tell if a lung cancer treatment is effective at the four-week mark.

Clinical trials have demonstrated the health benefits of cannabis for certain conditions, but many aren’t testing smoked or vaped forms. Research on cannabis smoke is raising concerns.

During a new swallow study, 75% of dogs with respiratory disease had one or more digestive tract abnormalities.