Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods feel more inviting for a stroll than others? Walkability—how friendly an area is for walking—has become a hot topic in city planning, public health, and even cancer prevention research.

It was the topic of a recent health perspective essay published in the NIH’s Environmental Health Perspectives journal. Below is a summary of the essay.

When you think about cancer screening for women, mammograms likely come to mind first. After all, breast cancer awareness campaigns and regular mammography appointments are a familiar part of many women’s healthcare routines. But there’s another, even deadlier threat: lung cancer. Despite being the leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States, lung cancer often goes undetected until it’s too late—largely because so few eligible women are screened for it.

Y. Tony Yang, George Washington University and Avi Dor, George Washington University

In the weeks following the Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood, the U.S.

An estimated 200 people can get free skin cancer checks at a free skin check clinic Aug. 11 at the Durango Hills YMCA at 3521 N. Durango Dr. The community event runs from 5-8 p.m. and anyone is invited to attend, especially those who don’t have health insurance or can’t normally take off work to go to the doctor.

We're kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October in a bold, fun, and meaningful way—and we want you to be part of it.

When most people think of lung cancer, smoking is the first risk factor that comes to mind. But a groundbreaking new study published in Nature reveals a surprising and important truth: lung cancer is increasingly affecting people who have never smoked, and air pollution may be a major culprit.

Every summer, Nevadans embrace our beautiful outdoors—the parks, pools, lakes, and mountain trails. But July isn’t just about fun in the sun—it’s also UV Safety Month, a time to focus on protecting our skin and eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Why UV Safety Matters

As headlines warn of a rising measles outbreak stretching across multiple states, the question of childhood vaccination is once again at the center of public conversation. But despite the noise, a new poll from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation reveals a clear truth: most Americans, regardless of political background, believe in the importance of vaccines for children.

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