From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Shilpa Shetty Kundra, in her latest Instagram video, showcases her breath-holding ability, underscoring its numerous health benefits. Holding breath can enhance lung capacity, strengthen the ...

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If you have a lung problem, your doctor may suggest a lobectomy. It’s a surgery to remove a lobe (portion) of your lung. Your lungs are made up of five sections or lobes — three in your right ...

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The COVID-19 pandemic engulfed the U.S. five years ago this month, leaving not only lingering mental health effects but also long-term physical symptoms. One of those included a condition known as ...

A Massachusetts police officer is recovering after being attacked by a bobcat last week. According to Southbridge Police Chief Shane D. Woodson, officers were dispatched to Woodstock Road to ...

Oslo — Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's chronic lung condition has worsened and her public duties may have to be adjusted on short notice in future, the palace said on Thursday. The 51 ...

Sometimes cancer that starts in one part of your body, known as the primary site, spreads to other parts. That’s because cancer cells can travel, or metastasize, via your bloodstream or lymph ...

Coughing up white mucus can mean you have congestion with a respiratory infection such as bronchitis, or it can be a symptom of long-term health issues like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...

Like smoking tobacco, smoking weed or cannabis can also have damaging effects on the lungs, although research on the subject is not as clear-cut. Smoking is one of the biggest threats to lung health.