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
Lung Cancer
This Exercise Gets Rid of Mucus in Your Chest
The pandemic has changed the timing of flu season, COVID variants and even allergy season. All of that is a cause for a lot of mucus ... 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
Buyer Beware: FDA Says ‘Wellness’ Vapes Not as Safe as Advertisers’ Claim
Don't believe the hype. Despite claims that certain vaping products may alleviate health problems, there's no proof that they do — and ... Read More
Why is Lung Cancer Early Detection Important?
When it comes to your health you can never be too cautious. Finding lung cancer early, when it is easiest to treat, can save your ... Read More
5 Ways to Keep Your Lungs Healthy
When people discuss the importance of health, they will typically say drink water, eat vegetables, fruits and get exercise. We might also ... Read More
10 Common Factors Increasing Your Risk for Lung Cancer
Did you know that there are several factors that can lead to lung cancer? Some of these factors may even be apart in your everyday life ... Read More
Lung Cancer Survival Continues to Improve, But Not for Blacks
Lung cancer survival rates in the United States continue to rise, but certain racial groups are still hit hard by the disease, the American ... Read More
