Obesity leaves a lasting imprint on fat and immune cells in ways that might make weight regain harder to avoid ...

NORAH Mahony started smoking at 11 to fit in at school — and spent decades quitting, relapsing and starting again. Now, the ...

A new study of smokers finds that currently smoking is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of death. The study, ...

Persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus, which is very common and generally transmitted through sexual contact, can cause cervical cancer.

Once cancer hits, it can feel overwhelming. Taking a chill pill is easier said than done. However, relaxation techniques can significantly improve the cancer experience. In fact, new research suggests ...

If you smoke long-term, you will end up damaging your lung lining which can show up in symptoms such as a 'chronic cough, increased phlegm, bronchitis symptoms and higher airway inflammation similar ...

High blood pressure can quietly damage your heart, brain and kidneys over time. However, small, everyday habits can make a meaningful difference.

I’ve seen what can happen if we ignore the body’s signals. You hear it every year as we roll into February: So, how are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? Sometimes it’s the voice of a friend, ...

(NAPSI)—New Year’s resolutions often focus on health, finances, and fitness, but quitting tobacco might be the one change that unlocks them all. According to recent research, nearly four in five New ...