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Think it’s too late to quit smoking? Think again
Never Too Late Think it’s too late to quit smoking? Think againIt’s that time to make your New Year’s resolution, and now might be the best time if your goal is to quit smoking. Though smoking can cut...
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Lung cancer on the rise for women smokers
High RiskLung cancer on the rise for women smokersAn alarming study sheds light on the deadly impact smoking has on women who light up. Looking at information from more than 2.2 million adults ages 55...
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U.S. cancer deaths decline
Positive StridesU.S. cancer deaths declineSome good news comes from a recent American Cancer Society (ACS) report showing that in the last 20 years, the United States has seen a 20 percent decrease in...
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Smoking is even worse than you thought
Smoke SignalsSmoking is even worse than you thoughtThese days there are so many ads, campaigns and warnings not to use tobacco. But, in case people need even more convincing, experts have found...
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CVS pharmacies to stop selling tobacco products
Butt OutCVS pharmacies to stop selling tobacco productsPharmacy retailer CVS/Caremark announced Wednesday that it will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at its more than 7,600...
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How lung screenings save lives
Breathe EasierHow lung screenings save livesLung cancer. It’s the leading cause of cancer deaths, but a simple screening could save the life of a smoker. The New England Journal of Medicine reports...
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A breath test for cancer?
Screening ToolA breath test for cancer?Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center are testing the organic compounds in exhaled breath to distinguish between patients with lung cancer and...
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Can sitting for too long increase your risk for cancer?
Get MovingCan sitting for too long increase your risk for cancer?It’s well known that being stuck behind a desk all day can be detrimental to your health by increasing the risk of chronic diseases...
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Overall lung cancer rates dropping in U.S.
Trending betterOverall lung cancer rates dropping in U.S.Overall lung cancer rates are dropping in the United States, says a new study from the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI). NCI researchers...
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6 ways to reduce your risk of cancer
Lifesavers6 ways to reduce your risk of cancerMore than 500,000 people die from cancer each year, but experts estimate that half of these deaths could be prevented if specific lifestyle changes are...
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How to add 10 years to your life
Great American SmokeoutHow to add 10 years to your lifeIf you could do something that would add 10 years to your life, would you do it? If you answered yes and you’re a smoker, then the American...
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Tips to help you quit smoking
Resolution TimeTips to help you quit smokingTobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of diseases and premature deaths in the United States. Quitting the use of tobacco for even just one day...
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It’s not too late to quit smoking
Quit for GoodIt’s not too late to quit smokingIt’s that time to make your New Year’s resolution, and now might be the best time if your goal is to quit smoking. Though smoking can cut your lifespan by...
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Smoking deaths higher than previously thought
540,000 livesSmoking deaths higher than previously thoughtWe say that 480,000 Americans die of smoking-related causes each year, but a new study finds smoking may actually kill 540,000 people each...
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3 reasons to get a colonoscopy
Check up 3 reasons to get a colonoscopyThe numbers are scary. For those who are diagnosed with a late stage of colon cancer, the five-year survival rate is 12 percent, according to the American Cancer...
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Another reason for guys to workout
Exercise as medicineAnother reason for guys to workoutMiddle-aged men who want to decrease their risk for lung and colon cancers later in life should consider heading to the gym now, according to a...
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4 conditions more likely to affect men
Risk factors4 conditions more likely to affect menMen often think they are invincible when it comes to their health. In fact, in a study published this week, 81 percent of men remembered the make and...
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The link between your birth month and your health
Happy DayThe link between your birth month and your healthIf you bruise often, have ADHD or even prostate cancer, there could be a connection to the month you were born. In a study of 1.7 million...
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An aspirin a day could keep mesothelioma at bay
Not just for headachesAn aspirin a day could keep mesothelioma at bayAbout 12,000 to 15,000 Americans die every year due to asbestos-related illnesses, according to asbestosnation.org, an...
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Lung screenings save lives
Saving LivesLung screenings save livesChicago resident Ursula Furrer had a chronic cough for years, and despite being prescribed antibiotics for her ailment, she was still concerned about the cause of...
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