The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by West Virginia's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke: Increase funding for tobacco ...

Particle pollution, also called “particulate matter” or “soot,” refers to a mix of tiny solid and liquid particles that are in the air we breathe. Ever look at dirty tailpipe exhaust or notice a haze ...

The “State of Tobacco Control” report grades states and the District of Columbia in five areas that have been proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use and save lives. In the 2025 report, Delaware ...

A new report from the American Lung Association urges Maryland lawmakers to prioritize the protection and preservation of vital funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs as well as ...

A new report from the American Lung Association urges Virginia lawmakers to pass a bill that would make the tobacco surcharge repeal permanent and work to address the Clean Indoor Air act by closing ...

In the 2025 report, South Dakota received the following grades: Ending the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products – Grade F “In addition to grading South Dakota’s tobacco control policies, this year’s ...

In the 2025 report, Indiana received the following grades: ...

People with diabetes and obesity are at higher risk for severe respiratory illness caused by viruses, including serious complications from COVID-19 . Diabetes and obesity are also linked to Long COVID ...

Hear Daniel, husband of a lung cancer survivor, discuss the importance of comprehensive biomarker testing. EGFR-positive lung cancer patient, Ashley, shares what she would tell a newly diagnosed ...

Ozone air pollution, sometimes known as smog, is one of the most widespread pollutants in the United States. It is a powerful lung irritant. When inhaled into the lungs, it reacts with the delicate ...

ALK-positive lung cancer patient, Lisa, shares what she would tell a newly diagnosed ALK-lung cancer patient. Dr. Ross Camidge explains how a lung cancer patient knows if they have ALK-positive lung ...