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Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives − if more people could access it

Lung cancer screening typically involves a low-dose CT scan. Adobe Stock Photo by Nina Thomas, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Many medical organizations have been...

Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important

Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. Paperkites by Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa The “birds and...

Free childhood vaccines are available through the Vaccines for Children program

(NewsUSA) - The federally funded program provides no-cost vaccines to eligible children  Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to help protect children from...

E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air

Adobe Stock Photo by Christopher R. Cherry, University of Tennessee; John MacArthur, Portland State University, and Luke Jones, Valdosta State University E-bikes have captured widespread attention...

 Gainey, Scirotto take the next steps in combating gun violence

MAYOR ED GAINEY, POLICE CHIEF LARRY SCIROTTO Mayor Ed Gainey says ‘comfortability’ is not an option   After nearly 800 days on the job, you'd proba­bly feel...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Diageo North America kick off partnership to tackle impaired driving in the U.S.

The MADD-Diageo relationship will focus on education, awareness, and  prevention campaigns to help end impaired driving. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Diageo...

Ben Jealous: Big polluters vs. our kids

Adobe Stock Photo (TriceEdneyWire.com)—Far too often, big polluters feed us the lie that we have to choose between clean air or a healthy economy. Last...

Detroit sees largest decline in gun violence in over five decades

For decades Detroit has been known across the nation as a center for gun violence, casting a shadow over the city’s reputation and contributing...

Who is still getting HIV in America?

Access to life-saving HIV prevention medications varies by race and other sociodemographic factors. David Talukdar/Moment via Getty Images Medication is only half the fight – homing...

Fred Logan: Drug trafficking, gun violence and instability in Homewood, Guatemala and elsewhere, Part Two

Getty Images Stock Photo by Fred Logan Far and away, the countless marches, rallies, meetings, and drug rehabilitation programs launched in the Black community have led...

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