How long can you hold your breath? 30 seconds? A minute? Longer? Whatever your answer, there’s a very high chance it’s not as long as some divers out there. Whether through culture, evolution, or just ...

Humans may be fueling global warming by breathing, a new study suggests. “Exhaled human breath can contain small, elevated concentrations of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), both of which ...

A proof-of-concept study promises the speedy diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections through analysis of human breath. The work is published in PNAS Nexus. Lower respiratory tract infections, ...