The American Indian Cancer Foundation hosts Powwow for Hope, the nation's only cancer awareness powwow, on May 6, 2017. This sixth annual event honors cancer survivors and fighters while raising funds for cancer education and supportive services for American Indian communities. Join through fundraising teams, sponsorships, volunteering, or donations.
A new CDC study reveals that one in four middle and high school students have been exposed to secondhand e-cigarette aerosol in the past month—affecting approximately 6.5 million youths. The exposure poses serious health risks, including nicotine's potential harm to developing adolescent brains and toxic substances like heavy metals contained in e-cigarette aerosol.
The CDC has released groundbreaking results from the first large-scale federal survey examining Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health. The 2014 NHPI National Health Interview Survey reveals significant health disparities previously hidden by data combining NHPI populations with Asian populations, now available for public analysis.
DCPC's Cancer and Surveillance Branch launches a groundbreaking data visualization tool making cancer statistics accessible to public health professionals and planners. This interactive platform displays incidence and mortality trends across six comprehensive sections, featuring customizable maps, charts, and state comparisons that transform complex data into actionable insights.
COPD Learn More Breathe Better is the NHLBI's comprehensive campaign designed to raise awareness and empower those at risk. Discover educational resources, learn the importance of simple breathing tests, and explore treatment options with your healthcare provider. A National Action Plan launches this spring.
Living with COPD doesn't mean accepting poor breathing as inevitable. This comprehensive fact sheet reveals practical, evidence-based steps you can implement immediately to enhance lung function and reclaim your quality of life. Discover actionable strategies that empower you to breathe easier and thrive daily.
South Dakota's QuitLine boasts a remarkable 42.9% quit rate—significantly higher than the national average of 30.3%. Since 2002, it has served over 90,000 callers with free coaching, medications, and comprehensive support. The program continues ranking among the nation's most successful tobacco cessation services.
The POSITIVE study is an international clinical trial evaluating whether women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer can safely pause endocrine therapy to attempt pregnancy. Led by Dr. Ann Partridge, this groundbreaking research will enroll 500 women to determine if interrupting treatment for up to two years increases recurrence risk.
CBS Sunday Morning's special "Beyond Cancer" episode aired March 12, featuring Dr. Jon LaPook exploring groundbreaking research and survivor stories. Discover innovative diagnostic tools, including breath tests for cancer detection, and learn how treatment approaches are evolving toward more targeted care for patients.
Join us at the 37th Annual Traditional Indian Health Gathering this May in California to celebrate and restore our sacred healing practices. Reconnect with ancestral wisdom, strengthen community bonds, and illuminate the path forward together at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park.
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