Though black phlegm is not always a cause for concern, it could be a sign of lung cancer or exposure to a pollutant. Figuring out the cause will help the doctor recommend the best course of treatment.

Carbon County has a long history in coal mining. For hundreds of years, the region, which is known as the Coal Region, has been a large source of anthracite coal to heat homes, power operations and ...

Roger Black was told two things when his cardiologist sat him down with the news that he must prepare for open heart surgery.

Harms of race-specific lung function calculations extend to asthma and treatment, particularly in Black children.

Despite ongoing progress, structural racism and health disparities continue to shape health care practices in ways health ...

At the request of the Appalachian Citizens Law Center in Whitesburg, Ky., the Indiana County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a resolution calling on the area’s federal lawmakers to support ...

An evil creature attacks a small mining town. A college student and a cranky outcast must uncover the mystery of the creature's past to put an end to the bloodshed.

About 2.5 to 4 times as many Black kids are diagnosed with reduced lung function using newer, race-neutral formulas TUESDAY, ...

Opens in a new tab or window The 2012 GLI race-specific equation failed to detect reduced lung function in 39% of Black children participating in three large cohorts. The 2022 GLI race-neutral ...

A recent study in JAMA Network Open, published Feb. 28, 2025, shows that continued use of race-specific equations in the diagnostic process of children with asthma symptoms limits the identification ...