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 Lung cancer more likely to kill non-smoking men than women
Contrary to popular belief, women who have never smoked are not more likely to die of lung cancer than men who never smoked. In fact, a new analysis by American Cancer Society researchers shows exactl..
 Half of cancer deaths preventable
At least half of all cancer deaths could be avoided if we only did what we know works to prevent the disease. That’s the conclusion of the 2006 edition of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Facts &..
 Smokers more likely to die in middle age
Summary: A new study shows that people who smoke are more likely to die during middle age than people who never smoked or those who gave up the habit. The research was done in Norway and published in..
 Study shows x-rays can find lung cancer early
Summary: Chest x-rays can find lung cancer at an early stage, according to a new report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. That’s potentially good news, since people have a better chance..
 Quitting still best strategy for reducing risks of smoking
Smokers who are serious about reducing the health risks from their habit are better off quitting than just cutting back, two recent studies suggest.
One paper, published in the Journal of the Ameri..
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 Chantix anti smoking drug approved
Smokers will soon have a new weapon in their fight against tobacco. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved varenicline, a drug made by Pfizer, to help people kick the habit. The drug w..
 Nicotine makes lung cancer chemo less effective
Smokers have yet another reason to kick the habit if they’re diagnosed with lung cancer. Early research on lung cancer cells suggests nicotine may make chemotherapy treatments less effective.
In a..
 Even hard-core smokers can quit smoking
A combination of intensive, personalized telephone counseling and medication helped even long-time heavy smokers kick the habit, researchers from the University of Minnesota say.
In their study, sm..
 Experimental drug helps smokers quit smoking
An experimental drug is showing promise in helping smokers kick the habit. Researchers from Norway and the US presented their findings about varenicline Tuesday at an American Heart Association confer..
 California report links secondhand smoke with breast cancer
If finalized, a draft report from a branch of the California Environmental Protection Agency will be the first to officially designate secondhand smoke as a cause of breast cancer.
Other health age..
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