Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives
Quitting smoking within six months after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life. With ...
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Semaglutide may reduce smoking risks for diabetes patients
In a recent study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, a team of researchers from the National Institutes ...
Interpreter access associated with Heart School participation among foreign-born post-heart attack patients
After a heart attack, foreign-born people are less likely to attend a relapse-preventing Heart School than native-born patients. But with ...
Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking
The diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up ...
Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead
In this interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Professor Sir Peter Barnes, a leading figure in respiratory medicine. ...
Social media and mental health linked to rising e-cigarette use in American teens
In a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers from Pennsylvania investigated the role of indicators of mental ...
Gender, socioeconomic factors, and race/ethnicity linked to comorbidities among smokers with HIV
High rates of smoking among people with HIV are associated with high rates of comorbid health problems – which are ...
Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis
Quitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new study led ...
E-cigarette flavors are associated with lower odds of quitting
In a recent study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, researchers from the University of Michigan examined ...
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher receives $1.4 million to help construction workers quit smoking
The Florida Department of Health recently awarded more than $1.4 million from the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program ...
