American Lung Association

Low screening rates and the stigma of smoking mean many patients are diagnosed too late to benefit from treatments, according to Brenda Connolly of the American Lung Association and Moffitt Cancer Center.

The American Lung Association is concerned about the funding cuts being made at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which has been their source for this report for 20-plus years.

Florida has three failing grades in the annual State of Tobacco report. About 13% of all Floridians smoke tobacco products.

Florida is failing when it comes to controlling tobacco and preventing smoking, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.

While the state ranked below average in screenings, numbers appear to favor patients’ survival rate, according to the The State of Lung Cancer report.

Hillsborough was the only county in the state to receive an “F” on the State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.

Among 40 states reporting screening information, Florida ranked last in the percentage of high-risk populations getting screened for lung cancer, the State of Lung Cancer Report shows.

Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and air quality in the Tampa Bay area is getting slightly worse. That's according to the American Lung…

Vaping lung-related injuries are on the rise, and there are still many unanswered questions as to why.This week on Florida Matters, we take a closer look…

Vaping lung-related injuries are on the rise, and there are still many unanswered questions as to why.This week on Florida Matters, we take a closer look…

A new report from the American Lung Association shows how Florida stacks up when it comes to reducing tobacco use.

Smoking in federally-subsidized public housing is now prohibited.