The Challenge of Quitting SmokingVideos

Dr. Veronica Palmero-Gonzalez, Pulmonologist with South Miami Hospital, explains nicotine is highly addictive. “If patients are already smoking, they have a hard time quitting. There’s also a lot of pressure and advertisement in society that make people start smoking, which …

The Dangers of Secondhand SmokeVideos

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The Effects in Smoker LungsVideos

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What is Cardiovascular Disease?Ask Hanna

The role of inflammation in the genesis of cancer is a complex and seemingly paradoxical issue. As mentioned in last week’s health tip, inflammation is part of a process that helps the body remove damaged cells, irritants or germs following …

Are there any screening tests for lung cancer?Ask Hanna

Most people are aware of the many lives that have been saved through early detection and treatment of cancer. A good example of this is regular Pap screening which has decreased cervix cancer mortality by at least 80%. Why then …

Does radon cause lung cancer?Ask Hanna