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Dr. Osita Onugha, MD, assistant professor of thoracic surgical oncology, explains what happens to your body when you stop vaping in an article by Bustle.

A new study shows permanent hair dyes and chemical straighteners have been linked to increase your breast cancer risk. Janie Grumley, M.D., a breast surgical oncologist and director of the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John’s, comments on the study and explains how to prevent breast cancer in an article by Prevention.

Shanthi Gowrinathan, MD, a psychiatrist specializing in Psycho-oncology, shares insight into the mental health challenges of patients with cancer and the services many require to optimize their quality of life during all phases of their cancer journey in an article by Oncology Times.

As flavored e-cigarettes are being taken off the market, more people are mixing their own vaping juices at home using online recipes. Learn why this a bad idea from Dr. Osita Onugha, MD, assistant professor of thoracic surgical oncology and director of the Surgical Innovation Lab.

Can certain gut bacteria Increase your risk of bowel cancer? Learn more from Anton Bilchik, MD, professor of surgical oncology and director of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Program, by reading the new article by Healthline.

Headaches are a normal part of life, so it’s hardly shocking when a teenager has one. Still, it can raise some internal alarms, especially if your teen’s headache seems worse than usual. Learn what usually causes headaches in teenagers from Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Translational Neurosciences, in an article by Yahoo.

Do you know what social smoking can do to your body? Osita Onugha, M.D., thoracic surgeon and assistant professor of minimally invasive chest surgery and thoracic surgical oncology, explains the dangers in an article by Bustle.

Are you tired? Or maybe the better question is: when aren’t you tired? Melanie Goldfarb, M.D., endocrine surgeon and director for endocrine tumors and disorders center, explains how a thyroid imbalance can be the cause of fatigue. Read the full article by “Eat This, Not That”, to learn the top 20 causes of chronic fatigue.

Robert McKenna, MD, professor of surgery and director of Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery and Thoracic Surgical Oncology, explains how a third of all cancer deaths are related to smoking. Smoking is also related to heart attack, stroke, and other health problems. Learn about the dangers of vaping and how vaping companies are trying to target younger audiences by reading the article by Healthline.

Jennifer Linehan, MD, associate professor of urologic oncology, uses Ceevra’s software to convert medical images into three-dimensional models that she can view on her phone or by inserting the phone into a virtual-reality headset. Learn how three-dimensional models help her better visualize the anatomy beforehand, and led to reduced blood loss and other benefits during surgery.