Green Tea Can Lower Risk for Lung Cancer
Green tea can lower the risk for lung cancer, even among smokers.
Green tea can lower the risk for lung cancer, even among smokers.
Positive Thinking Could Help Smoking Cessation
A new study indicates smokers might have better luck kicking the habit if they focus on the positive, rather than the negative.
A new study indicates smokers might have better luck kicking the habit if they focus on the positive, rather than the negative.
Stem Cells Can Reverse Chemo Therapy Damage
One of the side effects of chemotherapy is an increased risk for heart damage.
One of the side effects of chemotherapy is an increased risk for heart damage.
Low-Tar Cigarettes May Make It Harder to Quit Smoking
Switching to low-tar cigarettes may actually make it more difficult to quit smoking.
Switching to low-tar cigarettes may actually make it more difficult to quit smoking.
Quitting Smoking May Increase Your Risk for Diabetes
A new study finds quitting smoking may increase your risk for diabetes short-term.
A new study finds quitting smoking may increase your risk for diabetes short-term.
Secondhand Smoke is Linked to Lung Cancer
Secondhand smoke exposure among children can increase the risk of developing lung cancer as adults-- even if they never smoke.
Secondhand smoke exposure among children can increase the risk of developing lung cancer as adults-- even if they never smoke.
Some CT Scans May Douse Patients in Radiation
A new study finds radiation doses for common CT procedures vary widely.
A new study finds radiation doses for common CT procedures vary widely.
Pistachios Could Fight Cancer
Pistachios appear to have cancer-fighting properties.
Pistachios appear to have cancer-fighting properties.
What You Don't Know About the Hazards of Smoking
Most smokers are aware that the habit can lead to lung cancer. But they may not know what else it might do to their health.
Most smokers are aware that the habit can lead to lung cancer. But they may not know what else it might do to their health.
Damaged Lungs Could Be Repaired with a Gene Fix
Lungs that are normally considered too damaged to transplant can be repaired with an out-of-body gene fix, according to Canadian researchers.
Lungs that are normally considered too damaged to transplant can be repaired with an out-of-body gene fix, according to Canadian researchers.
Researchers Find a More Successful Way to Quit Smoking
In a new study, researchers looked at the smoking cessation aids used by people trying to quit, and found the method that worked the best.
In a new study, researchers looked at the smoking cessation aids used by people trying to quit, and found the method that worked the best.
Women More Likely to Stay With Men After Cancer Diagnosis
A study shows wives are much more likely to end up separated or divorced when diagnosed with cancer, than husbands facing the same diagnosis.
A study shows wives are much more likely to end up separated or divorced when diagnosed with cancer, than husbands facing the same diagnosis.
Cigarettes May Be More Dangerous for Women Than Men
Toxins in cigarettes may be more dangerous for women than they are for men.
Toxins in cigarettes may be more dangerous for women than they are for men.
Obesity is a Major Cause of Cancer
A new report shows over 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to being overweight or obese, leading experts to say excess fat is one of the most overlooked risk factors for the disease.
A new report shows over 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to being overweight or obese, leading experts to say excess fat is one of the most overlooked risk factors for the disease.
Dogs With Cancer Could Offer a Cure for Humans
Studying dogs with cancer could lead to advances for humans with the disease.
Studying dogs with cancer could lead to advances for humans with the disease.
Telephone Counseling Can Help Teens Quit Smoking
Telephone counseling may be the key to getting teens to quit smoking, and stopping a lifelong habit before it begins.
Telephone counseling may be the key to getting teens to quit smoking, and stopping a lifelong habit before it begins.
Smoking Bans Seem To Actually Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack
Communities that pass smoking bans have 20% fewer heart attacks compared to those without smoking restrictions.
Communities that pass smoking bans have 20% fewer heart attacks compared to those without smoking restrictions.
Red Wine Could Help With Radiation Sickeness
Red wine may alleviate some of the toxic skin effects associated with radiation cancer treatment.
Red wine may alleviate some of the toxic skin effects associated with radiation cancer treatment.
Smoking Men Die Sooner Than Non-Smokers
Men who smoke are likely to die ten years before men who never smoked.
Men who smoke are likely to die ten years before men who never smoked.
Cancer Patients Separated From Spouses Fare Worse Than Others
People who are separated from their spouses when they're diagnosed with cancer may fare worse than other cancer patients.
People who are separated from their spouses when they're diagnosed with cancer may fare worse than other cancer patients.
