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By Ula Chrobak Dec 10, 2020

Environment

Cracking down on soot pollution could save thousands of lives—but the EPA won’t do it

There’s overwhelming evidence that air pollution is a serious public health problem.

By Sara Kiley Watson Sep 22, 2020

Science

These COVID symptoms could last for months

Long-haulers have been suffering from a variety of ailments, some of which may not sound like typical coronavirus issues.

By Hannah Seo Jun 8, 2020

Health

Tear gas during COVID-19 is a public health disaster

Case studies on the crowd-control weapon show just how dangerous it can be for the lungs.

By Ula Chrobak Apr 22, 2020

Environment

Air pollution has made the COVID-19 pandemic worse

Both attack our lungs and incite a similar response by the immune system.

By Claire Maldarelli Nov 8, 2019

Health

With three dead and hundreds sick, the CDC just issued a warning against all vaping

Vitamin E acetate is one potential culprit, but it’s too soon to say for certain.

By Kat Eschner Aug 26, 2019

Health

A mysterious lung disease that strikes vaping teens just caused its first fatality

The ailment has landed others in intensive care.

By Kat Eschner May 7, 2019

Health

Only 1 in 5 donated lungs can actually save lives. These pigs could change the odds.

A new method for keeping lung tissue viable.

By Kat Eschner Apr 25, 2019

Health

Vapes are full of flavors—and fungi

Your lungs could be the ones to suffer.

By Claire Maldarelli Dec 22, 2018

Health

Ruth Bader Ginsburg just had cancer surgery—here’s why she should be okay

The Supreme Court Justice had malignant pulmonary nodes removed.

By Kat Eschner Oct 20, 2018

Animals

Modern birds might have dinosaur lungs to thank for their existence

Researchers found the evidence of lungs for the first time in an avian dinosaur fossil.

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Cracking down on soot pollution could save thousands of lives—but the EPA won’t do it

These COVID symptoms could last for months

Tear gas during COVID-19 is a public health disaster

Air pollution has made the COVID-19 pandemic worse

With three dead and hundreds sick, the CDC just issued a warning against all vaping

A mysterious lung disease that strikes vaping teens just caused its first fatality

Only 1 in 5 donated lungs can actually save lives. These pigs could change the odds.

Vapes are full of flavors—and fungi

Ruth Bader Ginsburg just had cancer surgery—here’s why she should be okay

Modern birds might have dinosaur lungs to thank for their existence