Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. West Virginia coal miners and their families gathered at the West Virginia Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for Black Lung Awareness ...

OAK HILL, W.Va. (AP) — Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for generations. Death and tragedy are woven into history, ...

NBC News’ Jacob Soboroff reports from West Virginia where federal workers focused on reducing cases of black lung in coal miners suddenly found themselves part of the Trump administration’s efforts to ...

Black lung is a devastating disease that has plagued Southwest Virginia for years. Between 2020-2025 Stone Mountain Health Services says 14% of miners seen at the clinic were diagnosed with ...

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Black Lung Disease is a topic and medical condition you hear about often from coal miners. However, the condition, and its consequences, are not going away any time soon. Many ...

Layoffs halt black lung protection programs for miners NIOSH and MSHA programs suspended amid Trump administration cuts Miners face increased risk as safety regulations enforcement weakens OAK HILL, ...