Anthony Patterson got lucky — twice. His first stroke of good fortune came in 2011, when a fall led him to the emergency room of a local hospital. While he was there, doctors noticed his heart wasn’t ...

Worried about lung health amid rising air pollution? A chest surgeon explains a simple breath-holding test you can try at home and shares the medical lung tests doctors recommend to detect early ...

The simple act of laughing heartily might offer more powerful benefits for your lungs than many specialized breathing techniques. While deliberate respiratory exercises certainly have their place, ...

People sometimes say that they are out of breath because they are "poor stamina" or because they are older, heavier, or stressed. But just like the heart, the lungs can start to lose fitness without ...

Our lungs work tirelessly, providing the oxygen our bodies need to function properly, and also to maintain proper blood flow to our internal as well as external organs. Let's think, how often do we ...

Running in cold weather can irritate the lungs, causing coughing, chest tightness, and breathlessness due to cold, dry air.

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email Dr. Gupta suggests strengthening your breathing with some lung capacity exercises during the hours you spend mask-free. "Breathing ...

"Lung cancer screening is a test to look for signs of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people," officials said. "The low-dose CT scan shows a 3-D image of your lungs that is clearer and more detailed ...

I will never forget the first time I went out for a run with a mask on. I made it less than a mile before I was out of breath and I had to turn around to walk home. It was clear that my lung capacity ...

Your lungs may be losing fitness without you knowing. Simple daily activities like walking and climbing stairs can reveal early warning signs. In India, rising air pollution and other factors make ...