Lungs, Breathing & Sleep

Indoor foliage reduces stress, improves indoor air quality and increases productivity.

Children's hospital emergency department sees a number of infants and children suffering from this respiratory virus.

Genesis Boss came into the world in a very rare procedure, which allowed doctors to open her blocked airway before birth.

The 100th lung transplant allows Ascenda Denton to breathe easily, free of chronic infections and scarring caused by cystic fibrosis.

A milestone operation: 100th transplant is also Elaine Slikkers’ second miracle and third birthday.

From inspirational to informational, Health Beat delivers you a daily dose of stories you don’t want to miss. Here are the best of the best.

A township fire chief is forced away from the flames to fight a new battle—against cancer.

Allergists say these inexpensive, widely available treatments are most often the best answer to seasonal allergies.

Cracking the door or window in your bedroom can improve ventilation, which can lower the carbon dioxide level.

The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases in cold months. Don't become a statistic.

Hormones can wreak havoc on our sleep, mood and bodies. Here's the 411 on how three women reclaimed their lives.

About 1 in 20 people survive sudden cardiac arrest at home. Amber Ciesielski, 32, survived—but she now faces a rare heart condition.