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Fewer young americans smoking, survey finds

(HealthDay) -- Smoking rates among American teens and young adults fell between 2004 and 2010, but too many of them still light up, a new federal government report reveals.

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'Self-Managing' COPD might pose risks, study suggests

(HealthDay) -- In a finding that seems counterintuitive, a new study revealed that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were more likely to die after receiving comprehensive education and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Some women may be genetically predisposed to smoking-related hot flashes

Women who smoke and carry specific variations in the genes that impact their metabolism are at higher risk of developing hot flashes in comparison with smokers who do not carry these gene variants, according to a recent study ...

Addiction created May 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cigarette pack health warnings can help ex-smokers stave off urge to resume smoking

Health warnings on cigarette packs can help ex-smokers stave off the urge to start smoking again, indicates research published online in Tobacco Control.

Addiction created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Global smoking prevalence set to fall only marginally by 2030 without concerted action

The global prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults is set to fall by just 1.7 percentage points by 2030 if governments do not do more to intervene, finds research published online in Tobacco Control.

Health created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Stopping smoking is hard despite success of smoke-free legislation

The successful implementation of smokefree legislation in Hong Kong has led to an overall decrease in the total number of smokers but the remaining smokers who are finding it difficult to quit are going on to become "hardcore" ...

Addiction created Apr 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the physical harm caused by smoking

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the physical harm caused by smoking, according to a new study presented at the World Congress of Cardiology.

Cardiology created Apr 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

No proof that gum disease causes heart disease or stroke: statement

Despite popular belief, gum disease hasn't been proven to cause atherosclerotic heart disease or stroke, and treating gum disease hasn't been proven to prevent heart disease or stroke, according to a new scientific statement ...

Cardiology created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Opium use linked to almost double the risk of death from any cause

Long term opium use, even in relatively low doses, is associated with almost double the risk of death from many causes, particularly circulatory diseases, respiratory conditions and cancer, concludes a study published in ...

Addiction created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Latest research confirms genetic susceptibility to lung cancer

Previous research has shown that Asian patients with lung cancer are more likely to harbor epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Furthermore, Asian patients with lung cancer are more likely to be non-smokers ...

Cancer created Apr 15, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Smoking found to be a risk factor for Barrett's esophagus

(HealthDay) -- Cigarette smoking may be a modifiable risk factor for Barrett's esophagus, according to a study published in the April issue of Gastroenterology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Court weighs graphic health warnings on cigarettes

(AP) -- A federal appeals court is considering the constitutionality of requiring large graphic photos on cigarette packs to show that smoking can harm or kill smokers.

Health created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Could menthol cigarettes pose even higher stroke risk?

(HealthDay) -- Menthol cigarettes may pose an even greater risk for stroke than other types of cigarettes, especially for women and non-black smokers, says a new, large study.

Health created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tobacco display ban comes into force in England

A ban on tobacco displays in large shops and supermarkets came into force in England on Friday, meaning such stores must hide cigarettes from public view.

Health created Apr 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mobile technology helps explore nicotine addiction

(Medical Xpress) -- Some people quit smoking on the first try while others have to quit repeatedly. Using such mobile technology as hand-held computers and smartphones, a team of researchers from Penn State and the University ...

Addiction created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0