Reducing Air Pollution from Health Systems
March 28, 2019 | Steve Bergstrom and Liz Joy, M.D., MPH
"Where Does Air Pollution Come From?" is our theme for the month of March in our 2019 Year of Air Pollution & Health. To highlight both sources and solutions, we are featuring a series of blogs to highlight successful efforts to reduce pollution from major sources. For our third and final post, we teamed up with Year of Air Pollution & Health partner, Health Care Without Harm, to show how the healthcare industry can reduce its contribution to air pollution.
TB in the Community: Forgotten but Not Gone
March 19, 2019 | Editorial Staff
A hundred years ago, tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death in the United States. These days, thanks to the development of effective treatments and a vigilant public health system, this deadly disease is largely controlled in the U.S. But TB is not gone - and it should not be forgotten.
A Good Day Begins with Good Sleep - Get Help with Sleep Apnea So You Can Catch Your ZZZs
March 12, 2019 | Editorial Staff
One of the keys to having a good day starts with a good night’s sleep. This National Sleep Awareness Week we’re echoing the National Sleep Foundation to remind you that a good day and good health begins with sleep.
Myths and Truths about Asthma and Pregnancy
February 28, 2019 | Editorial Staff
The Lung Association is here to reassure you that most women with asthma can have a normal pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby. The key is working closely with your medical provider to monitor your asthma symptoms and make changes to your asthma treatment plan as needed.
Can You Exercise with a Cold?
February 26, 2019 | Editorial Staff
Staying fit is always a good idea. But is it a good idea or even safe to exercise when you have a cold? If so, what type of exercise is recommended and what precautions should you take? Before you hit the gym or unroll your yoga mat with a case of the sniffles, let’s see what the experts say.
What You Need to Know about Precision Medicine: A Guide
February 4, 2019
| Carly OrnsteinFollow this flow chart to be guided through the highlights of our expert panel on the growing field of lung cancer precision medicine and subsequent drug approvals.
Are There Environmental or Health Factors that Can Cause Lung Cancer?
January 24, 2019 | Editorial Staff
Lung cancer is caused when cells in the lung mutate or change. Researchers have spent decades trying to understand what causes these cells to mutate. Most lung cancers are caused when someone repeatedly breathes in toxic substances. However, for some people, the cause of their lung cancer is never known.
Five Things to Know about Whooping Cough
January 10, 2019 | Editorial Staff
Before a vaccine was introduced in the late 1940s, pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, was a leading cause of childhood illness and death in the United States. The vaccine was so effective that the number of cases in the U.S. went from more than a million diagnosed between 1940-1945, to less than 3,000 a year by the mid-1980s.
Q&A with Najee Richardson
January 7, 2019 | Editorial Staff
Najee Richardson, a former gymnast, is well-known as one of three 2018 finalists in NBC’s American Ninja Warrior championship. The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle challenging obstacle courses in both city qualifying and city final rounds across the country. Those who successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a four-stage obstacle course, competing for a cash prize.
The Fighters
December 18, 2018 | Editorial Staff
Behind every fight for breath, there’s a story: a husband who battles through long and difficult treatment. A mom who keeps going for her son. A dad who inspires his kids to ensure no one has to suffer like him.Every story is a reminder that this community will do whatever it takes to stop lung disease, for ourselves and for others. We wanted to share a snapshot of these people, their lives and those who love them.
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