Chronic Lung Diseases | Air Pollution & Health | Organoids | Breastfeeding | Eczema

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

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Keep Your Lungs Healthy

An illustration of human lungs.

When something goes wrong with your lungs, it can affect your whole body. Discover how early detection, treatment, and ongoing research are helping people breathe easier. (From NIH News in Health)


Air Pollution and Your Health

A father holding his son while looking at a smokestack in the distance.

Air pollution is a common environmental hazard. Learn what research is underway to address environmental health concerns. (From NIH’s NIEHS)


Scientists Create Organoids With Specialized Blood Vessels

An embryonic mouse lung showing blood vessels (white) and air sacs (pink).

Scientists made mini-lungs and intestines, called organoids, to learn how these organs develop and function. (From NIH Research Matters)


National Breastfeeding Month

A mother breastfeeding her baby in bed.

Breastfeeding provides a baby with essential nutrients for optimal growth, health, and development. Find out about the many benefits of breastfeeding and breastmilk. (From NIH’s NICHD)


Eczema

A close-up of a man's forearm with atopic dermatitis (eczema).

Atopic dermatitis, often called eczema, is a long-lasting disease that causes inflammation, redness, and irritation of the skin. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and available treatments. (From NIH’s NIAMS)