Lung Health
Smokeless Tobacco
A new smokeless tobacco is firing up some critics-- even though it cuts down secondhand-smoke, the effects are still the same on the "smoker."
A new smokeless tobacco is firing up some critics-- even though it cuts down secondhand-smoke, the effects are still the same on the "smoker."
Carbon Monoxide Family
A San Francisco family is poisoned by carbon monoxide from their generator.
A San Francisco family is poisoned by carbon monoxide from their generator.
Lung Cancer Genes
Researchers have identified genes that appear to increase the risk for lung cancer among strokers.
Researchers have identified genes that appear to increase the risk for lung cancer among strokers.
Fire Safe Cigarettes
You should still quit- but in the meantime, cigarette manufacturers have created cigarettes than lessen the risk of house fires.
You should still quit- but in the meantime, cigarette manufacturers have created cigarettes than lessen the risk of house fires.
Smokers with Kids
Smokers who live in homes with children are more likely to quit, according to a new study.
Smokers who live in homes with children are more likely to quit, according to a new study.
Smoking Ban
Studies are showing that banning smoking is also reducing heart attack rates in many major cities.
Studies are showing that banning smoking is also reducing heart attack rates in many major cities.
Secondhand Smoke
Children are more affected by second hand smoke than adults.
Children are more affected by second hand smoke than adults.
COPD
A woman suffering from a lung disorder uses her laptop to message to her doctor updates on how she's feeling so he can prescribe custom treatment.
A woman suffering from a lung disorder uses her laptop to message to her doctor updates on how she's feeling so he can prescribe custom treatment.
Lung Cancer Men
Men are more likely to die from a certain type of lung cancer than women, according to a new study.
Men are more likely to die from a certain type of lung cancer than women, according to a new study.
Economy Smoking
The economic downturn is also causing a decrease in the number of Americans trying to quit smoking, with some former smokers saying they picked up the habit again to help deal with their stress.
The economic downturn is also causing a decrease in the number of Americans trying to quit smoking, with some former smokers saying they picked up the habit again to help deal with their stress.
Lung Cancer Herbs
Certain herbs may provide relief for patients with end-stage lung cancer.
Certain herbs may provide relief for patients with end-stage lung cancer.
Hospital Smoking
Anti-smoking programs at hospitals can help patients kick the habit for good.
Anti-smoking programs at hospitals can help patients kick the habit for good.
Legionnaire Nurse
Legionnaire's disease can be caused simly by breathing in mist or vapor from a contaminated water source like an air conditioner.
Legionnaire's disease can be caused simly by breathing in mist or vapor from a contaminated water source like an air conditioner.
Healthy Relationships
A married couple works together to overcome their life-long smoking habits.
A married couple works together to overcome their life-long smoking habits.
Lung Cancer Genes
The largest study to date of lung cancer genes reveals 26 common mutations that appear to increase the risk for the disease.
The largest study to date of lung cancer genes reveals 26 common mutations that appear to increase the risk for the disease.
Free to Breathe
After being diagnosed with lung cancer, a woman joins her friends on a 5k to fight the same disease.
After being diagnosed with lung cancer, a woman joins her friends on a 5k to fight the same disease.
Occasional Smokers
Only smoking "on occasion" doesn't mean you're spared the damaging effects of cigarettes.
Only smoking "on occasion" doesn't mean you're spared the damaging effects of cigarettes.
Pregnancy and Asthma: Communicating With Your Doctor
Working with doctors to manage your asthma during pregnancy is key to the health of you and your baby.
Working with doctors to manage your asthma during pregnancy is key to the health of you and your baby.
Diaphragm Pacer Surgery
Surgeons at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center performed surgery on a paralyzed man that now allows him to breathe without a ventilator.
Surgeons at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center performed surgery on a paralyzed man that now allows him to breathe without a ventilator.
Smoking Men
Men who smoke are likely to die ten years before men who never smoked.
Men who smoke are likely to die ten years before men who never smoked.
