Fast fashion is a huge phenomenon in today's society and for many reasons. One reason is that it’s cheaper and way more affordable for ... Read More
Lung Cancer
Breathe Easier: 10 Everyday Ways To Open Your Lungs
Lung health is vital for a person’s overall health, especially now during a pandemic when the virus is trying to attack the lungs. It's ... Read More
What That Nagging Pain in Your Chest Could Mean
Have you ever woken up in the morning and said, “My chest hurts, and it has been hurting all week”? One explanation may be something you ... Read More
Your Favorite Cigars Could Be Hurting You More Than You Think
Blacks suffer from lung cancer more than any other population group in the U.S. The percentage of Black men diagnosed with lung cancer each ... Read More
Your Nails Could Be The Answer To Your Unusual Symptoms
Have you ever heard the saying “the eyes are the windows to the soul”? Well, have you ever thought that that saying could be used to make ... Read More
NEW! American Lung Association’s Addressing Tobacco Use in Black Communities Toolkit
Lung health disparities persist among Black Americans, especially in lung cancer incidence and menthol cigarette use. In anticipation of the ... Read More
Vaping May Be Worse Than Smoking for Your Nose and Throat
E-cigarette and hookah waterpipe users may be at greater risk than tobacco cigarette smokers for cancers of the nose, sinuses and throat, ... Read More
Resolved to Quit Smoking This Year? Experts Offer Tips
By February many people have already broken their New Year's resolutions, but even if you have had some mishaps, giving up smoking is vital ... Read More
Why Your Cough Isn’t Going Away (And How To Stop It)
It's been a couple of weeks, but you're still coughing. Why? Your Cold/Flu Has Irritated Your Airways Unfortunately, the effects of ... Read More
Expert Q&A: The Real Smoke Behind Vaping and Hookah
BDO’s Ellis Dean discusses vaping and the dangers associated with it, of which many of us are unaware. BDO - Ellis Dean: What's ... Read More
Your Guide to Financial Planning After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
It’s no secret that African American’s often experience unconscious bias when seeking medical help, but there may be a remedy for that. ... Read More
4 Signs of Lung Damage You May Be Ignoring
A nagging cough or wheeze may not register much during the course of our daily lives, but it’s very important to pay attention to even mild ... Read More