The confirmation of Massachusetts' first case of an incurable lung disease in a countertop maker led health officials to urgently warn the industry about the fatal risk of inhaling toxic dust. Read more
Mail Online - Dec 10
The Trump administration says it will reconsider aspects of a rule that aims to protect miners from exposure to cancer-causing silica dust on the job. In a court filing last week, the Trump administration said that the Labor Department plans to “reconsider” portions of the rule that are the subje... Read more
The Hill - Dec 01
(StatePoint) If you’re one of the 35 million people living with a chronic lung disease in the United States, the form of treatment you receive can impact your health outcomes and quality of life. Read more
Thedailyreview.com - Nov 15
UVA Health lung researchers are developing a promising approach to detecting patients at risk of interstitial lung disease (ILD), an increasingly common condition that is a leading reason for lung transplants. Read more
Medical News - Oct 11
Kenny Kajan, 13, grew up with four parrots at home Read more
Metro - Oct 05
Singing can improve the quality of life of people with lung disease and help reduce their symptoms, according to a gold-standard randomzed-controlled trial presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Read more
Medical News - Sep 30
Researchers may have found a safe and effective treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) Read more
The Independent - Sep 28
Zoe Shackleford from Strasburg, Virginia, first started smoking cigarettes at 18 but she recently switched to vapes thinking they would be better for her health. Read more
Mail Online - Sep 27