Posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting demonstrated air pollution's role in lung impairment and disease, highlighting the urgent need for providers to address the escalating impacts of ...

Discover how dirty air may limit the positive effects of regular physical activity on your heart, lungs, and overall health.

Learn about the major sources of air pollution, how modern monitoring systems track harmful contaminants, and the ...

“Our findings emphasize that exercise remains beneficial even in polluted environments. However, improving air quality can ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds recommended pollution limits, contributing to over 7 million premature deaths ...

September 7 is the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Each year, an estimated seven million people around the world are killed by effects from air pollution, which include cancer, strokes, ...

We are exposed to air pollution daily. When we step outside, we inhale pollutants from particulate matter (such as smoke or dust), burning fossil fuels, wildfires and more. For Lung Cancer Awareness ...

Vitamin C may offer meaningful protection against one of the world's invisible but pervasive health threats – fine-particle ...

Air pollution is linked to several serious health issues, including lung diseases, heart problems, and even brain disorders. Understanding these risks can help you take steps to protect your health ...

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) enter the air from gasoline, pesticides, tobacco smoke, and thousands of other products and processes. They can increase the risk of airway problems and other health ...