October 28, 2015 Smoking still a large contributor to US cancer deaths, study says Although smoking rates have declined over the past few decades, cigarettes continue to cause about three in 10 cancer deaths in the United States, according to a research published in the Annals of Epidemiology.
October 28, 2015 Depression in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma High levels of anxiety, stress or depression during pregnancy may be associated with a greater risk of asthma for the baby, suggests a new study that focused on inner-city minority women
October 28, 2015 License suspended for nurse accused of reusing syringes A nurse accused of reusing syringes while giving flu shots to 67 patients at a pharmaceutical company voluntarily surrendered her license, New Jersey officials said Thursday.
October 28, 2015 Air pollution tied to slight reduction in birth weight Women who were exposed to air pollution during pregnancy tended to give birth to slightly lighter babies, in a new study from New York City.
October 28, 2015 Woman's stuffy nose doesn't go away ... for 18 years Ever have a stuffy nose you couldn't seem to shake?
October 28, 2015 Gradual smoking cessation may be possible with nicotine addiction pill A nicotine addiction pill can help smokers quit gradually when they can't go cold turkey, a study finds, suggesting that it may be time to revisit practice guidelines that focus primarily on immediate cessation.
October 28, 2015 People With Asthma, Allergies Should Avoid Air Fresheners, Scented Products People with asthma or allergies may want to avoid air fresheners and other chemicals used to spread fragrant scents through their homes, and their doctors should be aware of the hazards
October 28, 2015 Human stem cells used to create lung tissue Human stem cells have been converted into functioning lung cells for the first time, paving the way for better models of lung diseases, ways to test potential drugs and, ultimately, creation of tissue for lung transplants
October 28, 2015 Lung cancer scans urged for some smokers, not all Certain current or former heavy smokers should start getting yearly scans for lung cancer to cut their risk of death from the nation's top cancer killer, government advisers said Monday - even as they stressed that the tests aren't for everyone.
October 28, 2015 Smoke From Southeast Wildfires Is Health Hazard It's turning into the summer of smoke in parts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Public health officials in all three states have warned people with chronic respiratory problems or heart and lung disease to stay inside as smoke from wildfires in Florida and Georgia drifts north