American Lung Association

17th Annual Take a Breath for Life 5K to Support Lung Cancer Research Returns September 26

Hundreds of walkers from across Western New York are gearing up to put their best foot forward for the American Lung Association in New York’s annual walk to support cancer research. The 17th Annual ...
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Baker's Asthma: How Baking Can Impact Lung Health

But few realize that for those who work there, repeated exposure to flour and baking ingredients can pose a serious health ...
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New National Survey Shows Only 33% of People Know About Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening

Today, the American Lung Association released its 2026 Lung Health Barometer, which revealed that awareness about lung cancer screening is still critically low. Only one-third (33%) of those surveyed ...
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American Lung Association Highlights Therapeutic Options Available to Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Respiratory viruses remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S., with COVID-19 continuing to pose a significant health burden. There have been incredible advancements in COVID-19 ...
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American Lung Association Empowers Schools to Protect Student and Staff Health

Every day in schools across the country, millions of children and adults are impacted by poor indoor air quality. More than ...
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New HOPE Initiative in Oklahoma Aims to Get At-Risk Residents Screened for Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Oklahoma, and tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the state. A new campaign, HOPE (Helping Oklahomans with Prevention and ...
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As Dozens of Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Oregon, American Lung Association Provides Tips to Protect Lungs

More than two dozen fires continue to burn across Oregon, causing very unhealthy and even hazardous air quality in much of the state. And while forecasted storms may slow their progress, lighting from ...
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American Lung Association Elects New Board Chair, Key National Leaders Join Board of Directors

Today, the American Lung Association announced the 2026-2027 board of directors who will help advance the organization’s efforts to improve lung health and prevent lung disease. During the June 27 ...
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Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard

Ruling sets February 2027 deadline for EPA to identify areas out of compliance with strengthened 2024 PM2.5 standard ...
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Does Nutrition Affect Lung Health?

March is National Nutrition Month, and a great time to consider how your diet is affecting your life. For patients with chronic lung disease, specifically lung cancer, it is actually a greater factor ...
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American Lung Association and Walmart to Help Students Start the School Year Strong with Free Back-to-School Event July 25

This Saturday, July 25, the American Lung Association, alongside presenting sponsor Walmart, will help local students start the year off strong by hosting its 4th annual Backpacks for Bright Futures ...
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Lung Association "State of the Air" 2026 Report: Dallas joined by Houston, Brownsville and McAllen on Most Polluted Cities Lists

Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report, which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, ...