The condition of our lungs can reveal a great deal about our wider health. Luckily you can also get them into better shape.

Oxygen goes in, carbon dioxide goes out. Sounds simple enough, but your respiratory system — composed of your lungs, trachea, sinuses, and sundry microscopic helpers — works a grueling 24/7 job just ...

Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research. Respiratory tract infections in young ...

Journal of Public Health Policy, Vol. 30, No. 2 (Jul., 2009), pp. 144-157 (14 pages) In response to the World Health Organization Children's Environment and Health Action Plan for Europe (CEHAPE), a ...

Your lungs might be telling you something important, but you’re probably not listening. While most of us obsess over wrinkles, memory lapses, or aching joints as signs of aging, we rarely consider our ...

Your lungs are one of the most important organs in your body, constantly delivering oxygen to your blood and kicking carbon dioxide out of it. Each breath you take feeds your cells, tissues, and ...

A review in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows how particulate matter damages the lungs through oxidative stress, ...

Smoking is a harmful habit that affects not only the smoker but also those around them, particularly children. The impact of secondhand smoke on children’s health is profound, with the lungs being one ...