Our lungs are not identical. Our right lung has three lobes, and the left lung only two to make room for our heart. Lungs are ...

The lungs benefit from different types of exercise. People coming out of surgery can start with breathing exercises. Learn ...

Cardiovascular fitness is the foundation of endurance, stamina, and heart health. When your cardiovascular system is in top shape, everything feels more manageable, whether you're chasing your kids ...

Put your hand on your heart. Did you place your hand on the left side of your chest? Many people do, but the heart is actually located almost in the center of the chest, between the lungs.

Lev'Veon Jones-White was a healthy, 10-year-old athlete when his heart stopped in August, and he nearly died. Doctors at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital tried CPR for an hour, but his heart would ...

22-year-old Ryder Schmidt says he’s living proof of the power of organ donation, after getting a heart and double lung transplant, and he's now sharing his story during Donate Life Month.

Recovery will be in the UAB Heart and Lung Transplant ICU (HTICU). When well enough, patients are discharged to local housing for several weeks for outpatient follow-up care. The UAB Lung Transplant ...

Smoking can cause long-term negative effects on the body, including heart disease ... health conditions like glaucoma, cancer, and lung disease. It can also increase inflammation throughout ...