NCI News
US Bans Smoking in Public Housing
12/06/2016
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro announced that all public housing developments will be required to implement smoke-free policies within the next 18 months.
No Safe Level of Smoking: Even low-intensity smokers are at increased risk of earlier death
12/04/2016
People who consistently smoked an average of less than one cigarette per day over their lifetimes had a 64 percent higher risk of earlier death than people who never smoked.
Health-related Gifts for Every Budget
11/29/2016
When choosing gifts for family and friends this holiday, consider items that support their healthy fitness and eating goals.
Eat Right and Stay Active While Traveling
11/28/2016
December brings travel plans for many of us – whether we’re visiting family this season or vacationing. But you don’t have to take a vacation from eating right and exercising.
Bake Lighter Versions of Your Own Recipes
11/21/2016
Research Under Way for Lung Cancer Dream Team
11/18/2016
The Lung Cancer Dream Team is specifically focused on a difficult-to-treat lung cancer with a common gene mutation called KRAS, which occurs in 20-30% of lung cancers. Learn more here.
How to Quit Smoking
11/16/2016
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. People have used many different methods to quit. Here is what the research tells us about how well they work:
An Essential Guide for Cancer Caregivers
11/14/2016
Caring for someone with cancer comes with a unique set of challenges. That’s why the American Cancer Society created The American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Caregiving, now in its second edition.
CDC: 40% of Cancer Cases in US Might Be Linked to Tobacco
11/11/2016
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 40% of cancers diagnosed in the US may have a link to tobacco use.
How to Test Your Home for Radon
11/10/2016
Getting your home tested for radon can help protect you and your family from a key cause of lung cancer.