Dr. Moseson explains how wildfire smoke can travel hundreds to thousands of miles, making it a concern for everyone in the ...

The American Lung Association is announcing a new initiative to help people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) better manage symptoms and improve quality of life. More than 16 ...

Two studies published in GeoHealth explore use of satellite-derived data to track pollution in areas without ground-based monitors ...

The American Lung Association has a new initiative to help people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ...

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal to weaken limits on pollution from heavy-duty vehicles.

Today is World Bronchiectasis Day, an observance to raise awareness about a lesser-known chronic lung disease that affects between 350,000 and 500,000 adults in the United States. To educate adults ...

Labor Day weekend is a prime time for vacations, which means many people will be traveling by car in the coming days. While everyone loves a good road trip, pollution near highways can have serious ...

In the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, there were 61.5 million people living in counties across the U.S. that earned an “F” grade for unhealthy spikes in particle pollution. This represents a change of ...

An Asthma Action Plan is a written, individualized worksheet that shows you the steps to take to keep your asthma from getting worse. It also provides guidance on when to call your healthcare provider ...

The "e-juice" that fills e-cigarette cartridges usually contains nicotine (which is extracted from tobacco), propylene glycol, flavorings and other chemicals. Studies have found that even e-cigarettes ...

What Is the Air Quality Index? Ever hear your local weather forecast say that tomorrow will be a "code orange" day for air pollution? That's the Air Quality Index at work. The Air Quality Index, or ...

A breakdown of how each state restricts smoking in public spaces.