Youth from Greene and Columbia counties recently gathered at Dutchman’s Landing in Catskill to mark Seen Enough Tobacco Day (SET). Each year, youth from across the state use the day to stand up ...

Leaf burning is sometimes sought as a quick fix for people looking to easily clear their yard of large piles of leaves., and ...

According to the American Lung Association’s new nationwide survey, more education and training is needed for health professionals to confidently address the health impacts of indoor air pollution ...

What is Work-Related Lung Disease? Occupational or work-related lung diseases are lung conditions that have been caused or made worse by exposure to certain irritants or conditions in a work setting.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the most common type of pulmonary fibrosis. While IPF has no known cause, there are other factors that can cause or increase your risk for PF.

Errors in the NRG1 gene are one type of lung cancer biomarker. NRG1 gene fusions are often found in a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) called invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma.

Find information on what to do if you are being exposed to secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing and how to enforce smokefree policies. Secondhand smoke exposure poses serious health threats to ...

A biopsy is when tissue is removed from lung nodules in order to learn about the makeup of the nodule. The removed tissue is examined under a microscope, which helps physicians diagnose or stage lung ...

Rachel S. At the age of 4, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. My parents and I were told that this disease generally presents itself in either of two forms: one that attacks primarily ...

Learn what you can expect when living with NTM lung disease, get tips on talking to your health care provider about your treatment options, using a treatment tracker, coping with emotions, and finding ...