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...
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...
Persistent Cough Could be a Sign of Lung Cancer
Continuous cough could signal lung cancer, warns new government advertising drive.
The campaign, which is being run in TV, radio, print and online media, recommends people with co...
More and More Young Adult Cigarette Smokers Use Marijuana
A recent anonymous internet survey report published in the
journal Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, reveals that more than fifty
percent of young adults aged between 18 to 25 years w...
Cigarette Pack Health Warnings can Prevent Relapse: Study
Ex-smokers benefit from health warnings on cigarette packets, shows study published in Tobacco.
The evidence to date suggests that health warnings on packs can deter non-smokers from ...