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October 30, 2015

Kids get more cavities when they live with smokers

Young children are much more likely to get cavities if they live in a household with smokers, a Japanese study suggests.

October 28, 2015

In old age, current and former smokers face early lung disease

There may be 35 million older Americans with undiagnosed lung disease due to cigarette smoking, a new study suggests.

October 28, 2015

California declares electronic cigarettes a health threat

California health officials on Wednesday declared electronic cigarettes a health threat that should be strictly regulated like tobacco products, joining other states and health advocates across the U.S. in pushing back against the fast-growing device.

October 28, 2015

Poisoning from e-cigarettes on the rise

Poisoning from e-cigarettes is on the rise, according to a new government report.

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

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

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

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.