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October 28, 2015

Kids exposure to secondhand smoke tied to clogged arteries

In a Finnish study spanning 26 years, kids exposed to parental smoking were more likely to develop plaque in their carotid arteries as young adults than kids who were not exposed to secondhand smoke.

October 28, 2015

The smoke around e-cig science

From Apple Pie to Bubbly Bubble Gum, Irish Car Bomb or Martian bar – from Mars!, the flavors of electronic cigarette offer something for every taste.

October 28, 2015

Flu hospitalizations soar among older adults, report finds

This flu season has been particularly severe for older adults, with this age group experiencing the highest rate of hospitalizations in a decade, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

October 28, 2015

7 natural ways to soothe a sore throat

A sore, scratchy throat is annoying, but probably not alarming enough to call your doc.

October 28, 2015

Anti-smoking policies may also fight suicide

Smoking is not only bad for physical health, it may also be bad for mental health, a new study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Sarah Murnaghan, girl who fought organ donation guidelines, breathing completely on her own

Sarah Murnaghan, the young Pennsylvania girl who received new lungs after a long court battle with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is now breathing completely on her own.

October 28, 2015

New cure for deadly insect allergies?

If you think summer insects are done setting their sights on ruining your outdoor gathering, think again. The hot and dry climate that exists during August in much of the country is the perfect breeding ground for insects – and for the millions of Americans allergic to insect stings, these late-summer bugs can be deadly

October 28, 2015

Unsupervised teens more likely to use tobacco, pot and alcohol

A small U.S. study appears to confirm adult fears that teens who spend more than the average amount of unsupervised time "hanging out" with peers have higher odds of smoking cigarettes and marijuana and drinking alcohol.

October 28, 2015

Teens' e-cigarette use linked with later smoking

A study at 10 Los Angeles high schools links e-cigarettes with later tobacco use.

October 28, 2015

WHO urges stiff regulatory curbs on e-cigarettes

The World Health Organization (WHO) stepped up its war on "Big Tobacco" on Tuesday, calling for stiff regulation of electronic cigarettes as well as bans on indoor use, advertising and sales to minors