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Quitting Smoking Is Worth It, Study Says

Quitting Smoking Is Worth It, Study Says


Women who stop smoking dramatically reduce their risk of developing heart diseases or...
» read full story May 09th, 2008 - 17:21
CDC: Decreased Sleep Time Is Hazardous to Our Health

CDC: Decreased Sleep Time Is Hazardous to Our Health


A new survey by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the U.S. Centers for Disease...
» read full story May 08th, 2008 - 15:38
Quitting Smoking Results in Significant and Rapid Health Benefits

Quitting Smoking Results in Significant and Rapid Health Benefits


It’s always a good time to quit smoking and enjoy the benefits that come from it, according to a...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 09:53
Viruses May Increase Lung Cancer Risk

Viruses May Increase Lung Cancer Risk


Although smoking is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer, viruses may also contribute to the development...
» read full story April 26th, 2008 - 10:01
The Wealthier You Are, the Lower Your Risk of Stroke

The Wealthier You Are, the Lower Your Risk of Stroke


A study of middle-aged Americans reveals that there is a clear link between wealth and health not...
» read full story April 25th, 2008 - 14:56
Study: High Calorie Intake Favors Conception of Boys

Study: High Calorie Intake Favors Conception of Boys


A British study has found that eating well increases chances of conceiving boys. Researcher Fiona...
» read full story April 23rd, 2008 - 22:47
Formaldehyde Exposure Boosts ALS Risk

Formaldehyde Exposure Boosts ALS Risk


Exposure to formaldehyde may increase the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)...
» read full story April 21st, 2008 - 14:59
Alcohol Use, Smoking and Cholesterol Boost Alzheimer’s Risk

Alcohol Use, Smoking and Cholesterol Boost Alzheimer’s Risk


Alcohol use and smoking have long been known to have noxious influences on our health. New...
» read full story April 17th, 2008 - 13:00
‘Mobile Phone May Kill You Faster than Smoking’ Study Contested

‘Mobile Phone May Kill You Faster than Smoking’ Study Contested


Recent research on mobile phones and their negative effects on people’s health, leading even to...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 15:57
Breakthrough Discovery: Genetics May Also Lead to Lung Cancer

Breakthrough Discovery: Genetics May Also Lead to Lung Cancer


Three independent teams of researchers have discovered genes that may explain why some smokers...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 13:26
House Panel Overwhelmingly Votes in Favor of Tobacco Regulation

House Panel Overwhelmingly Votes in Favor of Tobacco Regulation


The House Energy and Commerce Committee Wednesday overwhelmingly voted for a bill that would give...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 11:49
Lung Cancer in Smokers Also Linked to Genes

Lung Cancer in Smokers Also Linked to Genes


It is well known that smoking skyrockets the risk of developing lung cancer, but it is hard to...
» read full story April 02nd, 2008 - 20:29
Home Defibrillators Questioned

Home Defibrillators Questioned


New research, designed to see whether automated external defibrillators (AED) could extend the...
» read full story April 02nd, 2008 - 11:30
Beware of the Mobile Phone! It Can Kill You Faster than Smoking

Beware of the Mobile Phone! It Can Kill You Faster than Smoking


New research has revealed that mobile phones are more injurious to people’s health than smoking....
» read full story March 31st, 2008 - 15:37
Folate Intake May Help Father Conceive Healthy Children

Folate Intake May Help Father Conceive Healthy Children


Men who have their diet based on green vegetables, fruits and lentils have a higher chance of...
» read full story March 20th, 2008 - 14:10
An Aspirin a Day, Keeps Asthma Away

An Aspirin a Day, Keeps Asthma Away


The old saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away” could be very much replaced by a new one,...
» read full story March 14th, 2008 - 13:06
Avoiding Oral Sex and Pot May Keep You away from Throat Cancer

Avoiding Oral Sex and Pot May Keep You away from Throat Cancer


Researchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center discovered that the sexually transmitted...
» read full story March 13th, 2008 - 13:37
Studying More Adds Years to Your Life

Studying More Adds Years to Your Life


The more you study, the better your chances to live longer are, a new study by the Harvard School...
» read full story March 12th, 2008 - 12:08
Long Work Hours Lead Americans to Sleep Deprivation

Long Work Hours Lead Americans to Sleep Deprivation


A new survey by the National Sleep Foundation, a Washington-based organization that studies sleep...
» read full story March 03rd, 2008 - 15:51
Vitamin E Linked to a Higher Risk of Developing Lung Cancer

Vitamin E Linked to a Higher Risk of Developing Lung Cancer


A recent study by researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle revealed that vitamin...
» read full story February 29th, 2008 - 16:24
Americans - Too Busy Doing Anything Else Rather than Sleeping

Americans - Too Busy Doing Anything Else Rather than Sleeping


A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that adults in...
» read full story February 29th, 2008 - 10:49
Education, Income, Better Care Linked to Better Memory in Seniors

Education, Income, Better Care Linked to Better Memory in Seniors


Older Americans today seem to have significantly less risk of memory loss and dementia than a...
» read full story February 21st, 2008 - 12:03
U.S. Cancer Death Toll on the Rise, after Two Years of Decline

U.S. Cancer Death Toll on the Rise, after Two Years of Decline


Cancer deaths in the United States have dropped between 10 percent and 20 percent since the early...
» read full story February 20th, 2008 - 13:52
HEPA Filters Are Good For The Microvascular Health

HEPA Filters Are Good For The Microvascular Health


The researchers in Denmark concluded after a four-days study that the high efficiency particle air...
» read full story February 16th, 2008 - 16:38
Study: Obesity Boosts Risk of Developing Various Types of Cancers

Study: Obesity Boosts Risk of Developing Various Types of Cancers


Being obese or even overweight may boosts a person’s risk of developing up to a dozen different...
» read full story February 15th, 2008 - 12:02
Study: 1 Million Indians Expected to Die from Smoking Annually

Study: 1 Million Indians Expected to Die from Smoking Annually


One million people in India will die from tobacco-related illnesses every year in the next decade,...
» read full story February 14th, 2008 - 06:26
Healthy Lifestyle Is the Secret to Longer Life, Researchers Say

Healthy Lifestyle Is the Secret to Longer Life, Researchers Say


Not smoking, regular exercise, maintaining normal weight, and avoiding diabetes and high blood...
» read full story February 12th, 2008 - 11:23
WHO: Tobacco Could Kill 1 Billion People In The Next Century

WHO: Tobacco Could Kill 1 Billion People In The Next Century


Have you ever tried to count to 1 billion? It will take some time, isn’t it? Now try to imagine...
» read full story February 07th, 2008 - 21:35
Marijuana Smoking Linked to Early Gum Disease

Marijuana Smoking Linked to Early Gum Disease


Smoking marijuana on regular basis as a young adult can lead to gum disease by age 30 or younger,...
» read full story February 06th, 2008 - 12:24
Smoking Linked to Sleep Problems

Smoking Linked to Sleep Problems


Smoking seems to have consequences on sleep too a new study reveled. Scientists from...
» read full story February 05th, 2008 - 10:16
HPV-Related Oral Cancers Rising in Men, Researchers Say

HPV-Related Oral Cancers Rising in Men, Researchers Say


Human papillomavirus, or HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer in women, appears to be a major...
» read full story February 04th, 2008 - 11:08
Super Bowl Is Bad for Fans' Hearts

Super Bowl Is Bad for Fans' Hearts


A German study has found that soccer fans had more than on the seven days when the German team...
» read full story February 03rd, 2008 - 21:08
FDA Seeks For Stronger Warning About Chantix

FDA Seeks For Stronger Warning About Chantix


In a new advisory released yesterday, the US Food and Drug Administration alerted health care...
» read full story February 02nd, 2008 - 15:42
Go Red For Women

Go Red For Women


The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Movement has gained momentum as the First Lady...
» read full story February 01st, 2008 - 21:47
Sedentary Life Accelerates Aging, Researchers Say

Sedentary Life Accelerates Aging, Researchers Say


Physically active people are biologically younger than people who have a sedentary lifestyle, a...
» read full story January 29th, 2008 - 12:32
Snoring Linked to Chronic Bronchitis

Snoring Linked to Chronic Bronchitis


Snoring may significantly increase the risk of a person to develop chronic bronchitis, a...
» read full story January 29th, 2008 - 10:19
Heart, Stroke Death Rates Decline in U.S.

Heart, Stroke Death Rates Decline in U.S.


U.S. deaths from heart disease and stroke dropped about 25 percent from 1999 to 2005, thanks to...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 13:09
Meat, Fries and Diet Soda Boost Heart, Diabetes Risk

Meat, Fries and Diet Soda Boost Heart, Diabetes Risk


People who frequently eat more than two servings of red meat a day increase their risk of incident...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 10:21
Caffeine Doubles the Risk of Miscarriage, Researchers Say

Caffeine Doubles the Risk of Miscarriage, Researchers Say


A recent study revealed that pregnant women who consume caffeinated drinks equal to two or more...
» read full story January 21st, 2008 - 11:00
Supreme Court To Shield Drug And Tobacco Companies From Lawsuits

Supreme Court To Shield Drug And Tobacco Companies From Lawsuits


Smokers watch out: the Supreme Court announced on Friday it will decide whether consumers will...
» read full story January 20th, 2008 - 09:08
Pfizer Updates Chantix Label

Pfizer Updates Chantix Label


Pfizer updated the Chantix label in US by including a new warning that says the patients who are...
» read full story January 18th, 2008 - 22:25
Genetically Modified Super-Carrot Super-Rich in Calcium

Genetically Modified Super-Carrot Super-Rich in Calcium


American scientists have succeeded in developing carrots significantly richer in calcium but more...
» read full story January 16th, 2008 - 11:37
Report: NY Man Who Stars In Anti-Smoking Ads Is Still A Smoker

Report: NY Man Who Stars In Anti-Smoking Ads Is Still A Smoker


Despite being a very unpleasant habit with many bad effects, smoking could prove to be hard to...
» read full story January 12th, 2008 - 00:31
Report: Anti-Tobacco Efforts Insufficient in US

Report: Anti-Tobacco Efforts Insufficient in US


There was little praise for the federal government’s handling of smoking-prevention programs...
» read full story January 11th, 2008 - 16:49
Merck’s Taranabant, another Obesity Drug with Psychiatric Side Effects

Merck’s Taranabant, another Obesity Drug with Psychiatric Side Effects


Merck Research Laboratories developed a new drug, called taranabant, which helped people shed...
» read full story January 09th, 2008 - 11:35
Four Small Lifestyle Changes for a Longer Lifespan

Four Small Lifestyle Changes for a Longer Lifespan


People could add up to 14 years to their lifespan by adopting four healthy lifestyle behaviors –...
» read full story January 08th, 2008 - 22:33
Eating Disorders Linked to Fewer Meals inside Family

Eating Disorders Linked to Fewer Meals inside Family


A new study revealed that girls who regularly ate with their family are less likely to developing...
» read full story January 08th, 2008 - 16:37
Four Healthy Habits Are the Secret for 14 Extra Years of Life

Four Healthy Habits Are the Secret for 14 Extra Years of Life


A new study revealed that talking exercise, not drinking too much alcohol, eating enough fruits...
» read full story January 08th, 2008 - 13:59
Illinois Smoking Ban Takes Effect on New Year’s Eve

Illinois Smoking Ban Takes Effect on New Year’s Eve


Starting January 1, in broad New Year’s Eve celebration, all indoor smoking in public spaces will...
» read full story December 28th, 2007 - 15:26
Short Legs Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

Short Legs Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease


People with shorter legs face an increased risk of liver disease, the findings of a new research...
» read full story December 18th, 2007 - 16:39
Severe Psoriasis Linked to Higher Risk of Death

Severe Psoriasis Linked to Higher Risk of Death


People suffering from severe psoriasis appear to die younger than people who do not have the...
» read full story December 18th, 2007 - 10:08
20,000 People Die of Cancer Every Day, Says AMC

20,000 People Die of Cancer Every Day, Says AMC


According to a study made public on Monday by the American Cancer Society, cancer accounts for...
» read full story December 17th, 2007 - 21:09
EU Says New Warnings Are Needed for Pfizer’s Champix

EU Says New Warnings Are Needed for Pfizer’s Champix


The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) said Pfizer’s Champix, a drug used for smoking cessation in...
» read full story December 15th, 2007 - 16:01
Smoking Linked to Type 2 Diabetes, Review Shows

Smoking Linked to Type 2 Diabetes, Review Shows


A recent review conducted by researchers at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, concluded...
» read full story December 15th, 2007 - 15:27
Regular Fasting May Protect From Heart Disease

Regular Fasting May Protect From Heart Disease


Researchers in Utah found that fasting one day each month appeared to have a beneficial effect on...
» read full story December 13th, 2007 - 16:42
Eating Red or Processed Meats Gets You to Cancer

Eating Red or Processed Meats Gets You to Cancer


In a recent study researchers have investigated the link between red and processed meat and...
» read full story December 11th, 2007 - 20:50
Researchers Say Fruits And Vegetables May Reduce Cancer

Researchers Say Fruits And Vegetables May Reduce Cancer


You should care what you eat, especially because the diet could be your best friend or your worse...
» read full story December 07th, 2007 - 22:59
Media Violence Increases Aggressive Behavior, Researchers Say

Media Violence Increases Aggressive Behavior, Researchers Say


A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan has concluded that...
» read full story November 29th, 2007 - 10:34
Depression Leads to Bone Loss in Premenopausal Women

Depression Leads to Bone Loss in Premenopausal Women


Premenopausal women suffering from depression have lower bone mass than their non-depressed peers...
» read full story November 27th, 2007 - 16:50
Drinking and Smoking Together Damage the Heart

Drinking and Smoking Together Damage the Heart


Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham revealed that drinking alcohol while being...
» read full story November 26th, 2007 - 10:02

Moderate Doses of Pot Can Lower Pain


A recent study made at the University Of California, San Diego in the United States revealed...
» read full story November 24th, 2007 - 14:56
Fewer Heart Attacks after Smoking Ban

Fewer Heart Attacks after Smoking Ban


The number of heart attacks among nonsmokers in Monroe County declined by more than two-thirds in...
» read full story November 23rd, 2007 - 11:42
More Women under 45 Dying of Heart Disease

More Women under 45 Dying of Heart Disease


U.S. death rates from coronary disease have dropped in the last two decades, but may be increasing...
» read full story November 22nd, 2007 - 13:59
Pfizer’s Chantix under FDA Safety Review

Pfizer’s Chantix under FDA Safety Review


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether a Pfizer Inc. drug has any...
» read full story November 21st, 2007 - 10:50
Chemical in Marijuana Fights Breast Cancer

Chemical in Marijuana Fights Breast Cancer


A chemical without psychoactive properties found in Cannabis sativa appears to have very good...
» read full story November 20th, 2007 - 20:37
Great American Smokeout a Chance to Quit Smoking

Great American Smokeout a Chance to Quit Smoking


The American Cancer Society proposed the Great American Smokeout on November 15. This is the day...
» read full story November 14th, 2007 - 15:17
CDC Reports: Smoking Rate Unchanged in the U.S.

CDC Reports: Smoking Rate Unchanged in the U.S.


20.8 percent of American adults are smokers according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
» read full story November 09th, 2007 - 18:03
Nabi’s Antismoking Vaccine NicVax Might be Helpful

Nabi’s Antismoking Vaccine NicVax Might be Helpful


This Wednesday, researchers from University of Nebraska Medical Center announced at a meeting of...
» read full story November 09th, 2007 - 10:40
FDA Orders Recall of Dubious "Natural" Impotence Drugs

FDA Orders Recall of Dubious "Natural" Impotence Drugs


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered the immediate recall of True Man Sexual Energy...
» read full story November 04th, 2007 - 14:35
New York City  Municipality Fights Against Obesity

New York City Municipality Fights Against Obesity


About 56 percent of New York City population is overweight or obese, according to city health...
» read full story October 27th, 2007 - 17:15
Viagra Might Cause Sudden Hearing Loss

Viagra Might Cause Sudden Hearing Loss


FDA decided that entire class of PD-5 medications would bear an extra warning on their label about...
» read full story October 22nd, 2007 - 14:11
Smoking During Pregnancy Can Cause SIDS

Smoking During Pregnancy Can Cause SIDS


A report of Bristol University’s Institute of Child Life and Health shows that in case of nine out...
» read full story October 15th, 2007 - 19:37
Europeans Healthier Than Americans

Europeans Healthier Than Americans


Recent studies found that the US spends more than 100 billion dollars on annual healthcare clearly...
» read full story October 04th, 2007 - 01:49
Amount, Not Type, of Alcohol Increases Breast Cancer Risk

Amount, Not Type, of Alcohol Increases Breast Cancer Risk


Three alcohol drinks a day, whether wine, beer or spirits, increases the risk of breast cancer by...
» read full story September 28th, 2007 - 11:45
Smoking Damages Genes, Study Says

Smoking Damages Genes, Study Says


Despite being a very bad and unpleasant habit with many bad effects, smoking may permanently...
» read full story August 30th, 2007 - 13:44
Marijuana Inhalation Increases Risk of Developing Psychosis

Marijuana Inhalation Increases Risk of Developing Psychosis


British scientists claim they have found a link between marijuana consumption and the risk of...
» read full story July 27th, 2007 - 12:58
Two In One: Chantix Works For Alcohol Too

Two In One: Chantix Works For Alcohol Too


Drinking and smoking are the worst habits for your health. Now you can ditch both of them, thanks...
» read full story July 10th, 2007 - 16:41
WHO: Annual Tobacco-Related Deaths To Reach 8.3 million By 2030

WHO: Annual Tobacco-Related Deaths To Reach 8.3 million By 2030


According to the World Health Organization, tobacco-related disease will kill 8.3 million people...
» read full story July 02nd, 2007 - 16:04
New York Smoking Rates Down by 20% in Five Years

New York Smoking Rates Down by 20% in Five Years


A new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s showed that New York...
» read full story June 22nd, 2007 - 22:38
Don’t Smoke: It Will Hurt Your Baby

Don’t Smoke: It Will Hurt Your Baby


Smoking isn’t only bad for your health, but may also affect your baby, according to a new study....
» read full story June 20th, 2007 - 04:36
Kids Eat Much More After Watching Food Commercials

Kids Eat Much More After Watching Food Commercials


Researchers from the University of Liverpool say that obese and overweight children consume 100%...
» read full story April 26th, 2007 - 16:38
A Woman's Heart, Always A Precious Thing

A Woman's Heart, Always A Precious Thing


The American Heart Association’s updated guidelines urge all women to take better care of their...
» read full story February 20th, 2007 - 13:26
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Amy Winehouse Bailed Out After Drug Arrest

Amy Winehouse Bailed Out After Drug Arrest


British singer Amy Winehouse was released on bail after being arrested and interviewed in an East...
» read full story May 08th, 2008 - 01:12
Mariah Carey Opens Up About Her Wedding

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Her Wedding


For those who still had doubts the wedding between Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon didn't take place,...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 19:35
The “Rehab” Singer Released From Custody

The “Rehab” Singer Released From Custody


Amy Winehouse was released on Saturday from the police custody, her spokesperson announced. She...
» read full story April 26th, 2008 - 18:18
Britney's New Video Breaks The Ice

Britney's New Video Breaks The Ice


Britney Spears' new video for "Break the Ice," her third single from "Blackout"...
» read full story March 13th, 2008 - 00:25
Amy Winehouse’s Mom Praises Her Daughter’s Progress

Amy Winehouse’s Mom Praises Her Daughter’s Progress


The mother of British singer Amy Winehouse, Janis, who not that long ago wrote an open letter to...
» read full story February 12th, 2008 - 23:17
Amy Winehouse, The Queen Of The Grammies

Amy Winehouse, The Queen Of The Grammies


Despite her troubled personal life, the British singer Amy Winehouse conquered five important...
» read full story February 11th, 2008 - 14:36
AP: Amy Winehouse To Perform At Grammy Awards Via Satellite

AP: Amy Winehouse To Perform At Grammy Awards Via Satellite


Quoting an anonymous source close to the Grammy organizers, the Associated Press reports that...
» read full story February 08th, 2008 - 15:16
Amy Winehouse To Miss The Grammy Awards Ceremony

Amy Winehouse To Miss The Grammy Awards Ceremony


Despite being nominated in six categories at this year’s Grammy Awards, the British singer Amy...
» read full story February 08th, 2008 - 00:58
Amy Winehouse Getting Ready For Grammy Trip

Amy Winehouse Getting Ready For Grammy Trip


British singer Amy Winehouse took a short break from rehab on Monday to meet with U.S. Embassy...
» read full story February 04th, 2008 - 22:54
Amy Winehouse's Alleged Crack Habit on Camera

Amy Winehouse's Alleged Crack Habit on Camera


A video has leaked on the Internet allegedly showing troubled British singer Amy Winehouse taking...
» read full story January 22nd, 2008 - 15:37
Britney Spears Wants Her Kids Tested For Drugs

Britney Spears Wants Her Kids Tested For Drugs


Convinced that her ex-husband Kevin Federline, who currently has primary physical custody of their...
» read full story December 20th, 2007 - 16:32
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Smoking in Public Places Might Be Banned in Michigan

Smoking in Public Places Might Be Banned in Michigan


Surprisingly, the Michigan bill to ban smoking in public places is getting closer to becoming a...
» read full story May 09th, 2008 - 16:50
Atlantic City Casino Floors Smoking-Free Starting with Oct. 15

Atlantic City Casino Floors Smoking-Free Starting with Oct. 15


After a battle that lasted more than a year, Atlantic City Council unanimously voted (9-0) on...
» read full story April 24th, 2008 - 10:15
Search for Missing Pregnant Woman near Due Date Suspended

Search for Missing Pregnant Woman near Due Date Suspended


The search for a missing pregnant woman whose due date is on Valentine’s Day has been suspended...
» read full story February 13th, 2008 - 19:17
Secret Tape Accepted By Aruba Court

Secret Tape Accepted By Aruba Court


According to a chief Aruban prosecutor, the tape showing Dutch student confessing that he was with...
» read full story February 05th, 2008 - 15:23