John Andretti Encourages Colorectal Cancer Screening
The National Colorectal Roundtable reports progress in its push to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in the US. IndyCar and NASCAR racing veteran John Andretti is doing his part to encourage everyone due for a screening to “get it done.”
Slideshow: 9 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
Want to save money while improving your diet? Use our ideas to plan and shop for meals and snacks so you can eat better without blowing your budget.
Lung Cancer Rates in Young Women Now Higher Than in Young Men
Researchers from the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have found rates of lung cancer are higher in women than men among white and Hispanic people born since 1965.
Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer Death Rates Continue Long Decline
The death rate from cancer in the United States is continuing to fall among men, women, and children, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.
JUUL E-cigarettes and Youth: What You Need to Know
Studies have found that most kids are not aware of the potential risks they face by using e-cigarettes, including JUULs. We talked with the American Cancer Society Vice President for Tobacco Control, Cliff Douglas, to learn more about these issues and what must be done to protect our young people.
How to Get the Ideal Mix of Exercise
Aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises are all part of a healthy, active lifestyle. We’ll talk you through some ways to fit all this activity into your busy week.
Wash your hands!
Washing your hands frequently with soap and water plays a big role in keeping you healthy, and those around you, too. Learn the best way to wash your hands.
5 Healthy Habits May Help You Live More Than 10 Years Longer
New research published by the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that adults in the US who follow 5 healthy lifestyle habits may live more than a decade longer compared with people who follow none of the 5 habits.