Each Breath Blog
Breathing is essential to life, and through this blog, we hope to illustrate the importance of lung health. Hear directly from experts, researchers, staff and volunteers about our ongoing fight for healthy lungs and healthy air.
Deadly December Smogs to Remember and Prevent
An episode of the show "The Crown" depicts the "Great Smog," a historic air pollution event in London, which caused widespread illness and an estimated 12,000 deaths. Unfortunately, those events aren't Netflix fiction or just vestiges of the past. Read More
E-Cigarettes - A Real Threat to Young People's Health
On December 8, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a report on e-cigarette use by youth and young adults. This first-ever Surgeon General's report on e-cigarettes shatters the myth that e-cigarettes are harmless. Read More
Get Access to Quality Medical Coverage, Sign Up for Health Insurance
Health insurance through the Affordable Care Act benefits millions of Americans with lung disease, and open enrollment is happening right now. Read More
Keep Your Lungs Happy during Holiday Travel
Heading away from home for the holidays? Traveling during this busy season can be stressful for anyone. Get a few expert tips to make your holiday travel a bit easier. Read More
I Want to Do This for ME!
On March 15, 2016, I had one cigarette left in my pack and I smoked it on the way to work. I have not had a cigarette since that time. Read More
Why We're Donating to Help the Lung Association Defeat Lung Cancer and How You Can, Too
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and throughout the month, Myriad Genetics has worked with the American Lung Association to spread the word about defeating lung cancer through research, Read More
Remembering Leon G. Billings
The American Lung Association recognizes and thanks Leon G. Billings, whose tireless work for clean air helped to advance our mission to save lives, prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Read More
Battling for Breath: What It's Like to Live in a Polluted City
Most people know that air pollution is bad for human health. Scenes of smokestacks and hazy horizons conjure up mental images of coughing and wheezing. Read More
Stories of Lung Cancer Early Detection
Right now, the best way to detect lung cancer early is through lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals. But for too many people, lung cancer is found by chance. Read More
COPD: What Patients and Caregivers Should Know
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a disease that millions of Americans live with each day. We asked COPD expert Meilan King Han, M.D. what patients and caregivers should know about COPD. Read More
