With advancements in technology you would think that we had a better handle on designing safer products that benefit the body oppose to harming it.. well, you would think. Long gone are the days of the snake oil salesman, right? Again, you would think but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The troubling news […]
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9/11 Cancers
September marked the 11th anniversary of September 11th attacks. Even after so much time the far reaching effects are still being felt. Fourteen types of cancers have been added to the list of illnesses caused by the tragedy, bringing the total to 58. The additions covered by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, […]
Lung Cancer Scans for Older Heavy Smokers
In recent news from the Associated Press, three medical groups recommend new annual lung cancer scanning guidelines for older groups of current or former heavy smokers. These recommendations apply only to people between the ages 55 to 74 that have, or currently are, heavy smokers. This will make approximately 8 million Americans eligible for screening […]