News & Blog

We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.

LHF in the News

December 22, 2025
Flu hospitalizations are rising rapidly across Canada as the H3N2 strain spreads. Learn why this season’s flu is causing more severe illness and how immunization can help protect your lung health.
November 20, 2025
Canada needs a strategy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma with integrated surveillance systems, improved access to care, and targeted programs to reduce hospitalizations.
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.

Blog

November 12, 2023
: There are many different causes of pneumonia, and all are bad news for breathing. Luckily, there’s a vaccine for one common culprit.
November 8, 2023
Flu season is definitely here. Have you had your vaccine yet?
November 1, 2023
We’re excited to announce the Better Breathing Student Travel Award, aimed at making our Better Breathing Week more accessible to budding respiratory researchers.