Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health, particularly in patients with pulmonary fibrosis

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.

John Kim, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia • conversation
Feb. 27, 2024 ~5 min

Why do people and animals need to breathe? A biologist explains why you need a constant source of oxygen

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

Christina S. Baer, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Feb. 5, 2024 ~6 min


LA's long, troubled history with urban oil drilling is nearing an end after years of health concerns

The Los Angeles area has over 20,000 active, idle or abandoned oil wells. The city and county have voted to ban new ones after studies showed health problems in residents living nearby.

Bhavna Shamasunder, Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy, Occidental College • conversation
Jan. 27, 2023 ~10 min

COVID-19 can cause lasting lung damage – 3 ways long COVID patients' respiration can suffer

Understanding how injury and disease, including COVID-19, can impair lung function can help researchers and clinicians better help patients who are experiencing chronic conditions

Alexandra Kadl, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Virginia • conversation
Sept. 22, 2022 ~9 min

Lungs have their own microbiome – and these microbes affect the success of bone marrow transplants in kids

Disruptions to the lung microbiome are linked to a number of respiratory conditions in both children and adults.

Matt Zinter, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
March 9, 2022 ~5 min

Los Angeles' long, troubled history with urban oil drilling is nearing an end after years of health concerns

Photos from the early 1900s show LA’s forests of oil derricks. Hundreds of wells are still pumping, and research shows how people living nearby are struggling with breathing problems.

Bhavna Shamasunder, Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy, Occidental College • conversation
Feb. 3, 2022 ~10 min

Los Angeles' long, troubled history with urban oil drilling is about to end after years of health concerns

Photos from the early 1900s show LA’s forests of oil derricks. Hundreds of wells are still pumping, and research shows how people living nearby are struggling with breathing problems.

Bhavna Shamasunder, Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy, Occidental College • conversation
Feb. 3, 2022 ~10 min

What's in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist explains the health risks and which masks can help

New research found that smoke from the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, carried high concentrations of lead. An environmental toxicologist explains what else you're breathing and how to stay safe.

Luke Montrose, Assistant Professor of Community and Environmental Health, Boise State University • conversation
July 15, 2021 ~8 min


What's in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist explains the health risks

New research found that smoke from the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, carried high concentrations of lead. An environmental toxicologist explains what else you're breathing and how to stay safe.

Luke Montrose, Assistant Professor of Community and Environmental Health, Boise State University • conversation
July 15, 2021 ~8 min

What's in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist warns there are lots of dangerous components

New research found that smoke from the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, carried high concentrations of lead. An environmental toxicologist explains what else you're breathing and how to stay safe.

Luke Montrose, Assistant Professor of Community and Environmental Health, Boise State University • conversation
July 15, 2021 ~8 min

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