Kids Of Smoking Parents Prone to Cardiovascular Risks
Children who are exposed to passive smoking from their parents are more likely to develop serious cardiovascular health problems later in life, finds a study.
The Menzies Research Instit...
TB Raises Lung Cancer Mortality Risk in Elderly
Elderly patients who have tuberculosis are at increased risk of dying from lung cancer, finds a new study.
"There is a high incidence of both tuberculosis and lung cancer among the elder...
Daily Dose of Vitamin C By Smoking Women May Help Newborns
Daily intake of vitamin C may improve the lung function of the babies born to women who are unable to quit smoking during pregnancy.
This is the conclusion of a new study at Oregon Healt...
Genetic Marker Associated With Smoking Quantity Identified
In people of African ancestry, a genetic marker helps predict the smoking quantity, say researchers. The study's findings may help guide future public health decisions related to smoking, be...
Smoking Ban Extended to Cafes, Stadiums in Bulgaria
Changes to Bulgaria's health bill to ban smoking in stadiums and all enclosed public spaces such as cafes and restaurants as of June 1 have been approved by lawmakers.
The small Balkan c...
Lung Cancer Screening Via Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a valuable tool in managing lesions detected in a lung cancer screening program, according to the most recent research released in June's Journal of...