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October 28, 2015

Marijuana and your health: What 20 years of research reveals

People who drive under the influence of marijuana double their risk of being in a car crash, and about one in 10 daily marijuana users becomes dependent on the drug, according to a new review.

October 28, 2015

US teens' e-cigarette use associated with smoking, study shows

A study published on Thursday found an association between smoking and e-cigarette use among adolescents but didn't answer a pressing public-health question on whether e-cigarettes acted as a gateway to smoking.

October 28, 2015

Avian flu spreading in southwest British Columbia

The avian influenza outbreak in southwest British Columbia has spread to seven farms, and 155,000 birds have died of the virus or will be euthanized, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said.

October 28, 2015

Fewer women know heart attack risks or get ideal treatments

Young women may be less aware than men of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and less likely to receive procedures needed after the deadliest type of heart attack, two U.S. studies suggest.

October 28, 2015

Fewer People See Heavy Smoking as High Risk, Survey Says

The perception by teenagers and young adults that heavy cigarette smoking is a high-risk activity has declined in many states, according to a study on substance abuse and mental health

October 28, 2015

Half of heart disease deaths due to preventable factors

In the U.S., preventable risk factors still account for 50 percent of deaths from cardiovascular disease among adults age 45 to 79, according to a new analysis

October 28, 2015

Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic with 1 dead, 140 hospitalized

Puerto Rico's health secretary has declared a flu epidemic in the U.S. territory that has temporarily shut down at least one school.

October 28, 2015

Do you need to wash new clothes before wearing them?

Most people don’t think about where an item of new clothing has been before it comes into their possession.

October 28, 2015

Scientists figure out why some smokers don't get lung disease

Smokers could soon benefit from new drugs that improve the function of their lungs, owing to the lucky few who smoke for years with little consequence.

October 28, 2015

Study: Screening may benefit heavy-smoking seniors

Some current or former heavy smokers may benefit from a new lung cancer test even if they're 65 or older — although they experience more false alarms, suggests an analysis that comes as Medicare is debating whether to pay for the scans.