The first discovery of its kind in more than 150 years, the silver fish is an air-breathing freshwater fish that can grow up to 10 feet long. It is the first new arapaima species to be discovered ...

The swimbladder may have initally evolved in aquatic ancestors as an accessory air breathing organ, as seen in 'primitive' fishes such as the pirarucu (Arapaima spp.). This then evolved into the lungs ...

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Many fish with a similar biology, such as walking catfishes and even the pirarucu (Arapaima), will drown if they do not surface. There’s a common misconception that air-breathing fish live in stagnant ...

questions arise about how we can mitigate the effects of toxic air on our bodies. One proposed method is through breathing exercises. But can they really make a difference? For better clarity ...

Delhi is currently choking under the deadly grips of air pollution. With its AQI off the charts, here are some breathing exercises that can help improve your lungs to deal with the air pollution.

Extreme weather is making power outages longer and more frequent across the U.S. People with health conditions who depend on ...

You know that feeling you get when you take a breath of fresh air in nature? There may be more to it than a simple lack of ...

In an intriguing development, new research suggests that humans need not rely solely on food for nutrition, as they also ...

Doctors attribute the surge to worsening air pollution, particularly impacting newborns and the elderly. The situation is expected to worsen in the coming weeks as Bhopal enters its peak pollution ...

and nasal discharge can make breathing difficult. Low oxygen levels: Extreme cases may require hospitalization or ICU care. Wear an N95 mask when AQI exceeds 300. Use an HEPA filter-based air ...