We have all heard it before, “You are what you eat.” Nourishing your body through any journey is essential. According to the CDC, fewer than 1 in 10 American adults and adolescents eat enough fruit and vegetables. An unhealthy diet can lead to increased...
You’ve probably heard in a hundred times, early detection saves lives! We know it works for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. Science has proven lung cancer screening saves lives, too. But what does that actually mean? Early detection saves lives...
State program urges home testing during Radon Action Month PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority is recognizing Radon Action Month during January by encouraging people in the state to test their homes for radon, an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that is the...
How Much Progress Has Been Made Against Cancer?Substantial progress has been made against cancer in recent decades. The best measure of this progress is cancer death rates (also referred to as mortality rates) because they are less affected by changes in detection...
1 in 15 homes tests high for radon Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless and tasteless. Has your home been tested? Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among former smokers and those who never smoked. Check your state’s...
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