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 ...

The incidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and silicosis among gold miners remains high, but recent years have seen a slow decline in the rates of both diseases, according to a recent study.

A groundbreaking 2021 autopsy study by the National Institute for Occupational Health reveals concerning patterns of lung ...

Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and for many patients, asbestos exposure may be to blame. You may be eligible for compensation if you've been diagnosed with lung cancer caused by ...

“Thousands of coal miners disabled by black lung disease and their dependents rely on federal black lung benefits,” Commissioner Sherene Hess said, “including, in fiscal year 2024, 1,471 ...

Codelco, Chile’s state copper miner, has lost its crown as the world’s largest as delays to expand operations in its native country, the world’s top producer, bite. It’s now looking further afield for ...

A mobile health unit will be visiting Rockhampton Showgrounds from February 26 to February 28 in order to provide free lung health checks to former and current miners. The free lung check program ...

Atelectasis can be due to tumors growing in lung tissue or an airway. Cancer develops when cells in a person’s body begin to divide uncontrollably. These abnormal cells can form tumors and cause ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — Scientists have created a new low-cost, fast response sensor to detect lung cancer biomarkers, paving the way for the development of screening devices to spot the disease even ...

Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized for a lung infection with early signs of kidney insufficiency but is stable and in good spirits, according to the Vatican. While he continues therapy and ...