Differences in smoking habits between black and white Americans may lead to lower lung cancer screening rates for blacks, new research ... Read More
Smoking Cessation
Experts Say ‘Cold Turkey’ Is The Best Way To Quit Smoking
What's the best way to kick a smoking habit? New research suggests quitting all at once beats a more gradual approach. The study ... Read More
These Heart Disease Risk Factors Are More Potent In Women Than Men
When it comes to risk factors for heart disease, Black women have to be more careful than Black men. Yes, heart disease disproportionately ... Read More
Bronchitis Halted Rihanna’s Grammys Performance Monday Night
See y'all at the #GRAMMYs February 15 on @cbstv at 8e/5p!! A photo posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Feb 5, 2016 at 6:35am ... Read More
Bad Economy, Good Health?
A bad economy may provide unexpected benefits. When the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in December, it was because they — and ... Read More
Lung Cancer: 4 Things Blacks Need To Know
Did you know that Blacks are 50% more likely to die from lung cancer than other groups? Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in ... Read More
5 Easy Tips For Healthier Lungs
You breathe without thinking, so it’s easy to take your lungs for granted. You depend on your lungs, but do you know how to care for them? ... Read More
After Heart Attack, Quit Smoking To Increase Quality Of Life
A new study offers more evidence that quitting smoking after a heart attack is a no-brainer: Researchers found it reduces chest pain and ... Read More
Many U.S. AIDS Patients Still Die When ‘Opportunistic’ Infections Strike, Says Study
Even after the advent of powerful medications for suppressing HIV, a new study finds that more than one-third of people in San Francisco who ... Read More
STUDY: Smokers Most Likely To Get Addicted To Narcotic Painkillers
A new study looks at which patients prescribed a short course of narcotic painkillers may be most prone to long-term abuse. The study finds ... Read More
8 Risk Factors For Back Pain
Most people have back pain at some point, but some are prone to more frequent episodes. The U.S. National Institute of Arthritis ... Read More
This Incurable Lung Disease Goes Undiagnosed In Millions Of Smokers
Millions of long-term smokers may have undiagnosed lung disease, a new study finds. Fifty-five percent of those who pass lung function ... Read More