During the State of the Union address, President Obama announced how funding for the Precision Medicine Initiative will help revolutionize the healthcare industry.
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January is National Radon Action Month
With January being the National Radon Action Month, the ALA is urging homeowners to test for radon, as high levels could lead to health complications.
Read MoreThe New Year brings eligibility for free lung cancer screenings
For those at a high-risk of developing lung cancer, the New Year brings hope as they may be eligible for cancer screening for no out-of-pocket cost.
Read MoreTips to avoid lung cancer
Statistics show lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, but there are ways to avoid acquiring the disease, according to the Center for Disease and Control Prevention.
Read MoreSouth Dakota votes against smoking
Those who smoke are frequently faced with an array of health conditions and higher life insurance premiums as a result. Medical professionals have long linked the habit to increased risks of cancer and lung disease.
Those who smoke aren’t the only ones affected by cigarettes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50,000 deaths per year can be attributed to second-hand smoke. Despite this, hundreds of people start smoking every day in the U.S.
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