Dr. Eric Presser joins ABC7 News to discuss Air Quality and Its Effect On Lungs.

There’s nothing more powerful than a puff of cigarette smoke. Thirdhand smoke is the contamination left behind following an extinguished cigarette. It’s what lingers in furniture, carpets, and yes, clothes, for hours, days and sometimes longer if you have someone in your home who continuously partakes in smoking. “It’s the same,” says Eric Presser, M.D., a thoracic surgeon, associate professor with the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and author of An Empowering Guide to Lung Cancer: Six Steps to Taking Charge of Your Care and Your Life.

A wave of new tobacco ads debuted across prime-time television and published in newspapers this weekend, but they aren't promoting what you might expect.

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Dr. Eric Presser, a thoracic surgeon who is a member of First California Physician Partners and an associate professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, sees the tobacco companies' forthcoming corrective ads as a "step in the right direction in educating the public."

In this book excerpt, from Dr. Eric Presser, the author of "An Empowering Guide to Lung Cancer: Six Steps to Taking Charge of Your Care and Your Life" explains a little-known health risk of tobacco.

It took decades for the public to wake up to the dangers associated with secondhand smoke. Now, another cigarette-related phenomenon is raising concern: third-hand smoke. Before you start laughing, know this: It's real, and it's ubiquitous.

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Resilience Expert, Cheryl Hunter, appeared on HLN with Michaela Pereira to discuss the waves of accusations against men in media, publishing, politics.

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and what many people don’t realize is that 15% of people who get lung cancer are never smokers. You can actually get the disease from things like vaping, 2nd hand and even 3rd hand smoke.

That’s why we talked with Dr. Eric Presser who provides an empowering, comprehensive guide to the disease with his new book: An Empowering Guide to Lung Cancer: Six Steps to Taking Charge of Your Care and Your Life.

Repeat after me: no penetrative sex 24 hours before a pap smear! It seems like a pretty intense rule, but there's a serious reason we should pay attention, and it can have serious implications for our health.

"You don't want [sperm] hanging around making it difficult for your OB/GYN to interpret the results. Maybe schedule some intimacy time for after," said Dr. Lisa Masterson, an OB-GYN.

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Dr. Lisa Masterson’s Mobile Mom Squad recently partnered with Duchesnay USA, to deliver Mteryti®prenatal vitamins to homeless pregnant women and new moms at Elizabeth House in Pasadena, CA.

Dr. Lisa Masterson’s Mobile Mom Squad recently partnered with Duchesnay USA, to deliver Mteryti®prenatal vitamins to homeless pregnant women and new moms at Elizabeth House in Pasadena, CA.

Dr. Lisa Masterson’s Mobile Mom Squad recently partnered with Duchesnay USA, to deliver Mteryti®prenatal vitamins to homeless pregnant women and new moms at Elizabeth House in Pasadena, CA.

Resilience Expert, Cheryl Hunter, appeared on HLN with Michaela Pereira to discuss harassment and sexual assault.

Dr. Lisa Masterson sits down with BuzzFeed and answers commonly googled period questions.

It sounds like an old wive's tale, but can sex positions influence your baby's sex? Realistically, no. But at the same time, there are plenty of sex tips to increase fertility.

Orgasms absolutely lead to a more friendly environment for the visiting sperm.

"It is always a good thing to have during sex. These things probably aren't going to help but they won't hurt either," says OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson.

If you’re looking for an Apple Watch band that is different and perhaps more stylish than anything you’ve seen thus far, take a look at the offerings from The Ultimate Cuff. 

Working from his office at First Choice Physician’s Practice in Palm Springs, California, Dr. Eric Presser is also dispelling myths about cancers of the chest.

Remember the importance of introducing young children to scientific language early on? Check out Giant Microbes and instead of giving your little girl another stuffed bear give her a stuffed four-chamber heart, e. colli, brain cell, or common cold instead.

Now that the holidays are here, I am trying to knock out my gift shopping. If you know Mariah, you know that she is super hard to buy for. I've gotten to the point where I pass on the gift buying responsibilities for her to my husband every year. However, this year I found gift ideas that I know she is going to love- GIANTmicrobes. 

Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in our world today. It kills more than 1.6 million people every year, which is more than prostate, breast and colon cancers combined. Decreasing these numbers is something Dr. Eric Presser, a renowned thoracic surgeon, is determined to do.

Popular mom blog Mom Does Reviews scares up some fun in this rave review for the Giant Microbes Halloween Kit.

Conrad the Unicorn creator Carolynn Hayman talks to InspiHER Magazine about her career, her creation, and her philosophy behind promoting her work.

How would you like to receive a brain cell for Halloween? Or possibly a cold sore or the plague? Maybe you’d like to wish botulism on someone you know. Well, now you can do just that with these fun, plush gifts from GIANT microbes!

Do you love your Apple Watch and FitBit but the straps.. not so much?

Well The Ultimate Cuff is here to your rescue with a selection of high quality modern technology jewelry, and it also helps it’s super cute bling!

This past summer has been one of the busiest on record for Dr. Lisa Masterson. But that’s no surprise for one of the most recognizable medical experts in America. Her first love has always been practicing medicine and helping people and summertime, often thought of as a time to rest and relax has been super busy for this Southern California based physician.

When The Ultimate Cuff founder and CEO Anne Zacharias first bought her Apple Watch, she was thrilled to have instant access to the ultimate piece of technology right on her wrist. Zacharias quickly saw a void in the market for stylish options and realized the only way to get what she wanted was to create it herself and so The Ultimate Cuff was born.

Dr. Lisa Masterson weighs in on the Craaaazy things that happen to women's body after having sex in this article from YourTango.com

Dr. Lisa Masterson sits down with BuzzFeed and answers the Internet's most Googled Sex Questions grabbing over 1.6 million views in 2 days!

If you’ve fantasized about beaming to another century to see what life will be like, the next best thing: Available right now, they are so innovative, they feel like they are from another, more advanced time. However, you don’t have to wait, and they are all created by amazing, brilliant female entrepreneurs! Featuring The Ultimate Cuff.

What a divine surprise! Alicia Zeek and her fiancé, Zac Smith, say an ultrasound photo taken on August 1 showed not only their baby girl, but also an image of what appears to be Jesus in a white robe watching over her. Dr. Lisa Masterson, an Ob-Gyn who practices at Ocean Oasis Day Spa in Santa Monica tells Us: “There’s no medical reason for why this couple sees Jesus. It’s the same phenomenon as when you see an image in a cloud.”

Some new moms are saying that if you buy a Pink Drink at Starbucks, you might get some extra breast milk for free. 

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Anything that helps a new mom relax is probably worth a shot, said Dr. Lisa Masterson, an OBGYN who was a host of “The Doctors” and blogs at Health in Heels. “If it makes mom happy, it probably won’t hurt,” she told TODAY.

Going commando can be liberating, fun, and healthy. "The vaginal area is most happy and healthy when it has a chance to breathe," said Dr. Lisa Masterson, formerly of the hit daytime show The Doctors and currently sharing health and lifestyle information via her website, Health in Heels With Dr. Lisa.

Whether you’re the cruise director of your clique, or just looking for an excuse to have a gay ol’ time with your nearest and dearest, the 2017 Pride season is a perfect opportunity to show off your hosting skills. Unicorn Booty asked the creators of party-planning app Feasty, Lane Janger and Jeremy Ronceros, to come up with 10 tips for throwing the ultimate Pride party — you know, the one that’ll come up in conversation every Pride season for years to come.

Influential blogger Craig of Waffles recently reviewed the Conrad Sparkle Bar by  Whaddyalove Chocolate. Craig said of the bar in his blog post: "I love the packaging, which reminds me of the riddle puppets, which others call cootie-catchers, I played with as a kid. And the edible glitter is a nice look. So, on presentation, full marks...I gave half of the Sparkle Bar to my three-year-old daughter, who squealed and then showed it off to everyone in the room before munching it down happily."

Last summer, the Zika virus received a lot over media coverage, which has all but stopped. Yet that doesn’t mean the virus has gone away and women aren’t still at risk. Dr. Lisa Masterson talks about the ongoing risks the Zika virus presents in this issue of Bay State Parent Magazine

Did you know that vaginas can lift weights? They can. They can and they should. According to Lisa Masterson, MD, the ancient Tao practice of Vagina Kung Fu, also formerly known as Vaginal Weightlifting, is a fantastic exercise that utilizes the contraction of a woman's vagina muscles (also known as the pelvic floor muscles) to grab onto and hold a weighted object inserted into the vagina.

Unicorn-inspired edibles are all the rage right now, as Starbucks' recent fraccuccino insanity revealed. But who needs impossible-to-find frapps when you can have a vegan unicorn chocolate sparkle bar? The newly available dessert is made by Whaddyalove Chocolate, and it's for sale at the Spruce0132 store in LA and for mail order everywhere else.

Pop! Designs and Creations superstar unicorn balloon costume Conrad the Unicorn began appearing on MTV social media sites across the world on May 4th, 2017, racking up thousands of views in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the UK, and the Netherlands.

Pretty much everyone knows that weightlifting can have benefits for your body. But what many people don't know is that weightlifting can be good for your vagina as well. Yep, you heard right.

A practice called vaginal kung-fu, or vaginal weightlifting, uses an egg-shaped stone attached to weights to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Lisa Masterson, MD, talked about the benefits of vaginal weightlifting in a new video posted to her blog, Health In Heels.

His image has been shared by over 50 million people worldwide – and it's no wonder. Check out this adorable unicorn for yourself! About 12 hours and 800 balloons. At first attempt, that’s what it took for POP! Designs & Creations balloon artist and Ann Arbor mom Carolynn Hayman to bring her 9-foot-tall wonder, Conrad the Unicorn, to life.

Whaddyalove Chocolate owners Garrett Anderson and Loel Loquvam pose on the red carpet of the Producer Guild of America's 2017 Oscar viewing party. Whaddyalove Chocolate presented PGA members with it's Classic Bar, made from 75% Cacao and wrapped in an origami-inspired presenation. Available now at www.whaddyalovechocolate.com

There’s no question that a cycling habit—either the indoor or outdoor variety—is a great way to stay fit. But if you’ve ever taken a class, you’re familiar with getting off a bike and feeling sore, or even numb, down there. It’s not exactly the most inspiring side effect of a cardio workout. Dr. Lisa Masterson shares her tips in this SELF Magazine article

Carolynn Hayman brought Conrad the Unicorn and some of her other whimsical balloon sculptures to #HarryTV! Check out the band's balloon instruments! 

LuAnn and Tom did not want gifts, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t have gifts for their guests! The bags themselves were. “complete with their logo — at the beginning of the weekend, which included a Pashmina, Popchips, a wedding survival kit (it included Tylenol, Spruce 0132 chocolates, a candle and The Scout Guide, Palm Beach) and Harmless Harvest Coconut Water!”

Cheryl Hunter a best-selling author, a national commentator for news outlets and a leader of several TED Talks on survival. She is co-founder of L.A.-based The Hunter Group, a high-performance coaching and consulting company. Cheryl shares with Savoteur what she is doing differently this year

Blenders can be an amazing kitchen asset, letting you blend everything from soups to dips to smoothies. But for all the tasty things you can do with your blender, there are quite a few foods that can spell blender disaster.

Instead of receiving gifts from their guests, the couple asked attendees to donate to charity - but that didn't stop them from giving gifts to their attendees! The newlyweds gave out gift bags - complete with their logo - at the beginning of the weekend, which included Spruce 0132 chocolates.

The holiday season is approaching which means travel is here. Harry's Tech & Travel Expert Crystal Washington. Crystal says, "Of course you want to have a travel pillow, that's a given. The Myllow adjustable travel pillow is the first adjustable travel pillow that changes from a neck pillow to a square pillow with a zip, and its nice and adjustable." To which Harry Connick Jr. replies, "That's great, I would buy that". But thankfully the audience didn't have to, because each audience member of the Harry show went home with a Myllow.

We are coming into one of the busiest times of the year, and its hard to stay organized during the Holidays. Being organized makes everybody's life here at Spruce0132, because it ultimately takes care of the client. Garrett Anderson's 3 tips:  1. Create clear communication by using a notebook so you don't have to keep everything in your head, 2. Centralize your organization using a whiteboard as a task management device, and  3. Keep everything in the same place, every time to stay streamline and efficient.

Garrett Anderson of Spruce0132 talked with USA Today about 2016's Holiday trends. Anderson tells USA Today, "One of the coolest things possible is an upside down tree. They've been around since the 1700s, but this year, they are really popular. Its great if you have a small space because the bulk of the tree is up above and the thinness is down below. Plus they are really cool looking."

The ultra-viral website Unilad has meme'd Conrad the Unicorn, garnering over 12M views on a single meme.

Entertaining and Holiday Expert and the owner of Spruce 0132 Garrett Anderson joined us live with unique and creative ways to decorate your Christmas Tree.  Spruce 0132 features unique holiday decor sourced from around the world and is home to Whaddayaluv Chocolate.  Spruce 0132 is located at 7952 1/2 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles 90048.  For more information, visit their website or follow them on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @Spruce0132.

23 experts reveal their best PR tips to improve audience relationships. At its core, public relations (PR) is about developing positive relationships with your key audiences, whoever you define them to be. So we wanted to provide business owners and communication practitioners with PR tips that address just that.

Recently, DR. LISA MASTERSON appeared on CNN International to address a recent study regarding SIDS and infants and parents sharing a room for the first 6 months.

They are the most amazing Halloween Costumes you'll ever see. CONRAD THE UNICORN and his friends join KTLA morning news.

Family Startup SPRUCE0132 is to introduce a chocolate brand to boutique channels across the US made entirely from Equadorian Sacha Gold cocoa.

LEVEL NATURALS Tea Tree + Activated Charcoal Soap. $7. The added antibacterial tea tree oil in this detoxifying charcoal soap makes it perfect for those prone to body breakouts.

Just Like DUFL is changing the way the world travels, DAS BOOM is changing the way men groom. No longer forced to decide between smelling like a frat house, or a french garden, DAS BOOM products are perfect for the sophisticated, moden man on the go.

LEVEL NATURALS Shower Bombs - I'm sure you've all hear of bath bombs, but have you ever tried a shower bomb? It's like a mini spa experience while you shower. What this little bomb lacks in size it makes up for in airway-clearing, spa-steaming, aromatherapy goodness.

Grapefruit + Bergamot Body Polist by LEVEL NATURALS. $18 www.LEVELNATURALS.com. Moisturizing plant oils and sugar granuals work together to help give your body the satisfying scrubby rub down you deserve.

Organic has been a stabple in hippy circles for decades in L.A., but now it has gone to the masses and straight to the beauty counter. From body lotion to lip balm, organic cosmetics are all the rage right now. LEVEL NATURALS, tucked away in the fast-rejuvenating downtown Los Angeles, has been at the forefront of the movement with a compact yet potent body care line.

You really should...take a relaxing bubble bath. Take some time out for yourself and enjoy a long bubble bath. It's also the perfect location for a sexy selfie. [featuring LEVEL NATURALS].

I like everything about Das Boom Industries including their name. This month I chose the Yuzo, Shiso & Saffron Everywhere Lotion. It repairs chapped skin, refreshes and invigorates with an amazing citrus blen. The scent is like no other product: clean, masculine, earthy. Shop here: http://dasboomind.com/home.

The studio audience of The Talk celebrated Sara's birthday with gifts from amazing brands like Audio-Technica, Dogeared Jewelry, Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC, Real Food Daily, TOM's Footwear and LEVEL NATURALS!

CARO BAMBINO has officially opened on Main Street in Santa Monica! This unique store was developed and is operated by Nicole Desgroux and Andro Korlaet as a natural parenting boutique, featuring a wide variety of unique and eco-friendly furniture, toys and baby care products for baby and mom.

Grocery shopping and cooking just go so much easier with the iPhone and iPad app, APPETITES. The company's publicist asked if I wanted to try the services (free of charge), and I gladly accepted. APPETITES provides tons of delicious recipies on the app.

We at The Savory like to think of ourselves as home cooks. We're the demo this site cater to - people who enjoy fin cuisine, and might dabble with home cooked meals, but don't necessarily have any formal training. Chefs we are not, but decent cooks, Sure why not.