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Call for Proposals: American Lung Association Offers Grants for Cutting-Edge Lung Health Research

Today, the American Lung Association Research Institute announced the start of its 2027-2028 Research Awards and Grants cycle. The funding is part of the Lung Association’s longstanding commitment to ...
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American Lung Association Launches New Initiative in the Bronx to Help Residents with Lung Disease Amid Rising Air Pollution

The American Lung Association today announced the expansion of its national clean air initiative to the Bronx, supported by a $3.5 million, four-year investment from the CVS Health Foundation, to help ...
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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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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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What Parents Need to Know About Long COVID in Kids

We spoke with Dr. Uzma Hasan about how to determine if your child is suffering from Long COVID and what to do next.
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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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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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Public Health Groups, Pediatricians and Parents Sue FDA Over Policy Allowing the Marketing of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches

A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s new enforcement policy that allows e-cigarette and ...
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Why Wildfire Smoke Is Now a Nationwide Issue

Every year, wildfire smoke seems to affect our air quality more and more. Where it once was mainly a problem for people who lived in certain areas, the increase in frequency and severity of wildfire ...
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Breathing Exercises

Out with the old, stale air and in with new fresh air. That's the theme of the two most useful breathing exercises—pursed lip breathing and belly breathing—taught by pulmonary rehabilitation ...