Articles for Tag: "smoking"

Smokers not the only ones at risk for COPD 
Smokers not the only ones at risk for COPD
New research discovers other factors that can lead to this lung disease.
Smoking while pregnant ups risk of asthma for children 
Smoking while pregnant ups risk of asthma for children
Researchers find another cause of this health condition.
Smoke-free laws are saving lives 
Smoke-free laws are saving lives
ER visits for asthma and other illnesses on the decline with fewer exposed to secondhand smoke.
E-cig ads give former smokers urge to light up 
E-cig ads give former smokers urge to light up
Electronic cigarette commercials may trigger the desire for a traditional cigarette.
Smoking increases death risk for colon cancer survivors 
Smoking increases death risk for colon cancer survivors
These survivors who smoke are twice as likely to die compared to non-smokers.
A quarter of Saudi Arabians are at risk for heart attacks 
A quarter of Saudi Arabians are at risk for heart attacks
Several factors have made this population at risk for health problems.
How dangerous is secondhand smoke? 
How dangerous is secondhand smoke?
The CDC found that one in four nonsmokers are still being exposed to the harmful chemicals. Learn more.