U.S. cancer deaths decline 
U.S. cancer deaths decline
A new American Cancer Society report credits better prevention, screening and treatment to the lower rate of cancer deaths.
Tobacco control has saved millions of lives 
Tobacco control has saved millions of lives
A new study estimates that advances in controlling tobacco has helped decrease smoking-related deaths in the U.S. by 8 million.
High smoking tax to prevent millions of deaths 
High smoking tax to prevent millions of deaths
A new study says a super high cigarette tax would make the habit too expensive to continue—or even start.
Stop smoking, sleep better, study says 
Stop smoking, sleep better, study says
New research provides another reason to kick the habit.
Anxiety linked to stroke in first-ever study 
Anxiety linked to stroke in first-ever study
New research finds a troubling mind-body connection.
Jolie’s mastectomy raises awareness but not education 
Jolie’s mastectomy raises awareness but not education
Despite massive media attention about the star’s breast cancer diagnosis, people gained little knowledge, researchers say.
Heart disease, stroke still top health threats 
Heart disease, stroke still top health threats
The American Heart Association hopes a new report serves as a wake-up call for people to take charge of their health.