9/11 Kids
A study looks at how 9/11 affected children living in NYC.
A study looks at how 9/11 affected children living in NYC.
Teens Are Getting Hooked on Hookahs
Hookah pipe smoking may be catching on with teens- and even middle schoolers.
Hookah pipe smoking may be catching on with teens- and even middle schoolers.
Teen Smoking Numbers Seem to Have Leveled Off
After a significant decline in teen smoking rates in the late '90s, the number of teenage smokers has started to level off.
After a significant decline in teen smoking rates in the late '90s, the number of teenage smokers has started to level off.
Good Parenting Can Stave Off Smoking in Teens
Teens whose fathers talk to them about important issues are less likely to experiment with smoking.
Teens whose fathers talk to them about important issues are less likely to experiment with smoking.
Exercise Can Help You Quit Smoking
Exercise can help smokers kick the habit.
Exercise can help smokers kick the habit.
Vitamin B6 May Help Reduce the Risk of Lung Cancer
Having high blood levels of Vitamin B6 may lower the risk for lung cancer, even among smokers.
Having high blood levels of Vitamin B6 may lower the risk for lung cancer, even among smokers.
New Blood Test Helps Detect Lung Cancer
Researchers have created a blood test for lung cancer, which may cut down on the high rate of false positives linked to lung scans.
Researchers have created a blood test for lung cancer, which may cut down on the high rate of false positives linked to lung scans.
Does Shark Cartilage Help Lung Cancer?
Shark cartilage supplements don't help patients with lung cancer, contrary to popular belief.
Shark cartilage supplements don't help patients with lung cancer, contrary to popular belief.
Lung Cancer Myths
Secondhand smoke can lead to lung cancer in children decades later.
Secondhand smoke can lead to lung cancer in children decades later.
Lung Cancer Gene Test
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, and for many patients, they find out they have the disease too late. Now researchers say they have created a genetic test that can predict which patients will develop the disease.
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, and for many patients, they find out they have the disease too late. Now researchers say they have created a genetic test that can predict which patients will develop the disease.
Dr. Nancy Reports on Pulmonary Fibrosis
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) talks with Matt Lauer about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) talks with Matt Lauer about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Dr. Nancy Talks About a New Lung Cancer Test for Smokers
Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses a new study that finds doctors may be able to determine a smoker's risk for developing lung cancer.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses a new study that finds doctors may be able to determine a smoker's risk for developing lung cancer.
Cancer Breath Test
According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the leading cancer-related cause of death. Breath testing is a fast, non-invasive diagnostic method that links specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath to medical conditions.
According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the leading cancer-related cause of death. Breath testing is a fast, non-invasive diagnostic method that links specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath to medical conditions.
Depression Could Lead to Smoking
Adults who suffer from depression are more likely to be smokers.
Adults who suffer from depression are more likely to be smokers.
Cigarette Smoking Could Lead to Pot Use
Early cigarette smoking is found to be a predictor of marijuana use.
Early cigarette smoking is found to be a predictor of marijuana use.
CT Scans on Smokers Can Give False Alarms for Lung Cancer
Smokers undergoing CT scans to learn their risk for lung cancer face a high risk for a false alarm.
Smokers undergoing CT scans to learn their risk for lung cancer face a high risk for a false alarm.
Part Time Smoking Is Growing Popular
While chain smoking is considered a social faux pas, what seems to becoming popular these days are occasional smokers.
While chain smoking is considered a social faux pas, what seems to becoming popular these days are occasional smokers.
Volcano Eruption Health Risks
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on the health risks that come with the massive volcano eruption in Iceland.
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on the health risks that come with the massive volcano eruption in Iceland.
Pipe Smoke Can Still Cause Breathing Difficulty
Pipe and cigar smokers are at higher risk for breathing difficulties.
Pipe and cigar smokers are at higher risk for breathing difficulties.
Cancer Patients Can Live Longer If They Quit Smoking
A study finds lung cancer patients who quit smoking double their survival chances.
A study finds lung cancer patients who quit smoking double their survival chances.
