Taking a deep breath restores the ideal “layering” of lung fluids, according to a new experiment.

A 40-year-old smoker may have lungs functioning more like those of a 65-year-old. How do doctors determine lung age?

A cutting-edge robot-assisted bronchoscope can reach very small tumors growing in the lung's deepest recesses, clinical trial results presented at a European Respiratory Society meeting in Amsterdam ...

Lung cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, with survival rates stubbornly low despite advances in surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. But a new discovery may change the way ...

Eating more fruit could help protect lungs from air pollution damage, particularly in women. Researchers point to antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in fruit as possible defenses against ...

Share on Pinterest It is never too late to modify our lifestyles for better health, a new study suggests. Image credit: Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images The global population of older adults ages 60 and ...

Whooping cough often surges in the fall, and with a rising number of bacterial respiratory disease cases, doctors are reminding families of what can be done to protect those with the youngest lungs.

We are seeking adult volunteers for a research MRI scan at Kennedy Krieger Institute (707 N Broadway). Compensation: $130 Visit: 1-hour MRI scan with contrast and a 1-hour follow-up scan about 4 hours ...

If all your friends were imaginary when you were a kid, your troubles may not be over. Research has established that loneliness in childhood can lead to issues in adulthood — particularly when it ...

Sept. 10, 2025 – updated Oct. 7, 2025 – If you're a healthy adult who wants extra protection against COVID-19 this season, now's the time to get your shot. The CDC updated its COVID vaccine ...

For the first time since COVID-19 vaccines became available, healthy adults and children may not qualify to receive them. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration narrowed its approval for the ...

Adopting and maintaining healthy habits can enhance the quality of life for adults over the age of 65. You can make routine changes — both big and small — that can significantly affect how you feel ...