Smoking ban for patients with mental illnesses
New smoke-free zoneSmoking ban for patients with mental illnessesA new smoke-free law for mental health facilities in Louisiana is causing a stir. In 2012 and prior, because there was no law against...
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Breath of fresh airLung transplant gives new lifeSimply blowing out the candles on his birthday cake would have been an arduous task for Robert Valente, who just celebrated his 44th birthday, but...
View ArticleHow giving back boosts your health
Positive ActionsHow giving back boosts your healthNo matter where you make a charitable donation, the biggest benefactor might be yourself, according to a new study. Economist Baris Yoruk of the...
View ArticleSmoking ban for patients with mental illnesses
New smoke-free zoneSmoking ban for patients with mental illnessesA new smoke-free law for mental health facilities in Louisiana is causing a stir. In 2012 and prior, because there was no law against...
View ArticleSome Illinois counties get an “F” for clean air
Breathe easySome Illinois counties get an “F” for clean airOverall, Americans are breathing in much healthier air, according to the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report. The...
View ArticleNew lung transplant program comes to Chicago
Waiting to exhaleNew lung transplant program comes to ChicagoAccording to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 2,000 lung transplants were performed in the United States in 2010. In Illinois,...
View Article5 ways to protect your child from the flu
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View ArticleLung transplant gives new life
Breath of fresh airLung transplant gives new lifeSimply blowing out the candles on his birthday cake would have been an arduous task for Robert Valente, who just celebrated his 44th birthday, but...
View ArticleHow giving back boosts your health
#GivingTuesdayHow giving back boosts your healthNo matter where the charitable donation is made, the biggest benefactor might be the person giving it, according to a recent study. Researchers at the...
View ArticleWhat you should know about vaping
What you should know about vapingWhile the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes continues to be studied, recent cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping have prompted an investigation...
View ArticleDo you need to be worried about second-hand vaping?
Do you need to be worried about second-hand vaping?Choosing vaping over the ashes, smoke and odor of traditional cigarettes may seem to be a step in a healthier direction for you and your loved ones...
View ArticleCan dirty indoor air hurt your lungs?
Can dirty indoor air hurt your lungs?A study published in the European Respiratory Journal concluded that everyday pollutants found in your home could lead to accelerated lung aging, reduced lung...
View ArticleIs it COVID-19 or exposure to this fungus?
Is it COVID-19 or exposure to this fungus?Summertime is filled with options for outdoor activities. Whether you are hiking, biking or spending time out on a lake, you are likely to encounter a fungus...
View ArticleShould you be concerned about the air quality index?
Should you be concerned about the air quality index?As smoke from more than 430 wildfires in Canada travel south and affect regions of the U.S., millions of Americans face air quality advisories....
View ArticleAre you at risk for an interstitial lung disease?
Are you at risk for an interstitial lung disease?You may have never heard of the umbrella term “interstitial lung disease (ILD),” but you’re likely familiar with a few types of the 100+ diseases that...
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