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 year is at least 30% higher than among ... Read More
Smoking Cessation
Fewer U.S. Kids Use Tobacco, But Numbers Still Too High Says Officials
Kids these days are the most impressionable bunch we’ve had yet. Anything you do, say, sing or rap about will light their eyes up and get their little wheels turning. And smoking ... Read More
I Survived: Lung Cancer Survivor Shares Story, Struggles, and Triumph
This week, May 7 - 13, isn’t just a week to celebrate mothers everywhere, but it's also National Women’s Lung Health Week. This is the fourth annual National Women’s Lung Health ... Read More
Vaping: Healthy Alternative to Cigarettes or Dangerous Addiction?
Vaping has become an extremely popular trend among young adults and even teenagers. Seemingly a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes, vaping is the act of inhaling vapor ... Read More
Smoking Tied To Increased Heart Failure Risk in African-Americans
African-American adults who smoke are at higher risk of being hospitalized with heart failure than those who used to smoke or have never smoked, a new study shows. For people ... Read More
HIV & Smoking Is A Lethal Combo For The Lungs
HIV patients who take their medication but also smoke are about 10 times more likely to die from lung cancer than from AIDS-related causes, a new study estimates. Lifesaving ... Read More
5 Lifestyle Changes That Will Make You Look Younger
While genetics may play a role in how we age, one thing is clear: a few small tweaks can have a major impact on how you look and feel. Here’s how to turn back the clock with five ... Read More
Women In Your 20s: Take This Risk To Heart
Heart disease is the top killer of women. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. But many do not realize it. They also ... Read More
Top 3 Diseases Killing Black Women
The good news? The leading threats to women's health, at least the majority of them, can be prevented. The not-so-great part? Many people don't know how. So, first step: read ... Read More
The Worst States For Fighting Lung Cancer (Where Is Yours On The List?)
Even with the ongoing print and TV advertisements pointing out the obvious affects of cigarettes, lung cancer still continues to be one of the highest cancer killers ... Read More
6 Simple Ways To Lower Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African Americans, and if you have diabetes, you are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease than adults without ... Read More
Detroit Man Survives Heart Failure After Doctor Tells Him “If You Had Waited One More Week You Would Have Been Dead”
Protecting his health never entered the mind of James Young II during his 20s and 30s. Exercise ended with his school years, and his diet largely consisted of fast food and ... Read More
Diabetes A Growing Threat In Blacks Who Are Heavy Smokers
He knows cigarettes are bad for him. He knows years of smoking cause the pain in his lungs when he runs up and down the basketball court. But Terrence Raper said he’s not quitting ... Read More
3 Natural Ways To Fight Infertility
Infertility seems to be affecting more and more women these days. With approximately 7.4 million women experiencing infertility in their lifetime, there’s a strong chance that you ... Read More