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Behind the Headlines: Lung Cancer
The American Lung Association joins the nation in mourning the passing of screen legend and admired philanthropist Paul Newman of lung cancer. Mr. Newman’s passing has brought renewed attention to a form of cancer that causes more deaths each year than the next three most common cancers combined. Read more...

American Lung Association Cautions Against Wood-burning and Urges Cleaner Alternatives
(September 29, 2008)
As cooler temperatures begin to mark the beginning of fall, the American Lung Association warns that the comfort of a roaring fire can be harmful to your health and have a negative impact on both indoor and outdoor air quality. Burning wood emits harmful toxins and fine particles in the air that can worsen breathing problems and lead to heart and lung disease and even early death. Read more...

American Lung Association Makes It Easier to Avoid the Flu
(September 24, 2008)
Fall is here and with it comes flu season. The American Lung Association is making it a little easier for people to get their flu shot this season with its 2008-2009 Flu Clinic Locator. The largest online directory of public influenza vaccination clinics is now available at www.flucliniclocator.org. Read more...

Hurricane Recovery Resources
In response to Hurricane Ike and the possibility of other hurricanes making landfall in the United States in the coming weeks, the American Lung Association wants to remind you of its series of hurricane recovery resources. We hope they will help those affected by these natural disasters protect their lung health and the lung health of their loved ones. Read more...

Research Awards Nationwide 2008-09
(September 22, 2008)
The newest edition of Research Awards Nationwide 2008-09 publication is now available online. This resource includes all the research funded by the Lung Association family in 2008-09 and is searchable by co-funder, constituent, and disease topic. Read more...

Big Tobacco’s Grip on Colleges and Students Loosens, But Still Holding Strong: New Report Examines Trends on Campuses
(September 8, 2008)
College students are falling victim to aggressive tobacco industry marketing tactics as one in five continue to smoke, according to a new American Lung Association report that looks at tobacco use and policies on college and university campuses. Read the press release...
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