Ex-smokers may have fewer and less severe hot flashes during menopause than women who continue to smoke, a small study…
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In twist, scientists join tobacco companies to fight cancer
WASHINGTON – Scientists who have devoted years developing medicines to cure disease are now working for tobacco companies to make…
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Cigarette warnings on packages work better with pictures
Gruesome photographs on cigarette packages may deliver more effective anti-smoking messages than words, a new analysis finds. Researchers reviewed previous…
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Lab tests imply formaldehyde risk in some e-cigarette vapor
Using certain electronic cigarettes at high temperature settings could potentially release more formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical, than smoking traditional cigarettes…
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Hospital performs first-ever double-lung and liver transplant in Colorado
The University of Colorado Hospital Transplant Center has performed the state’s first-ever double-lung and liver transplant surgery. The patient, a…
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Dealing With Asthma Triggers
It isn’t clear why some people get asthma and others don’t, but scientists believe it is probably due to a…
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FDA panel backs cystic fibrosis drug
Drug advisers on Wednesday backed a new form of Novartis AG’s inhaled antibiotic that treats a lung infection linked to…
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Does the sea air have healing powers?
In the 18th and 19th centuries, ocean air was considered a cure-all for nearly any illness, from depression to tuberculosis.…
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Cigarettes kicked out of school in China
China has banned smoking in schools, state media reported on Wednesday, the latest step in a government drive to kick…
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E-cigarette researchers count puffs, scour Facebook to assess risks
One team of researchers assessing the risks of electronic cigarettes is counting the puffs taken by volunteer “vapers.” Another will…
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