What can doctors do when drugs don’t control your high blood pressure? Our expert explains the options.
Vaping: Risk & Illness on the Rise
If you were under the impression that e-cigarettes and vaping were harmless alternatives to smoking – think again. Reports of serious illnesses linked to vaping and nicotine addiction are on the rise.
Why You Have That Pesky Eye Twitch — and When to Seek Help
There’s nothing worse than trying to focus during the day with an annoying eye twitch that won’t stop. Find out if it’s a symptom of something serious.
Even One Cigarette During Pregnancy Puts Baby at Risk, Study Finds
A recent study suggests that 22% of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) in the United States may be attributed to maternal smoking during pregnancy — and every cigarette counts.
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How Stopping Smoking Boosts Your Fertility Naturally
Take control of your fertility by exploring the reproductive benefits of smoking cessation. Learn how to protect your family and give your baby the best possible start.
Fewer People Are Smoking, But Nicotine Addiction Still Worries Experts
The incidence of smoking has fallen, yet 38 million Americans continue to smoke. Find out which groups find it most challenging to quit, and why teen e-cigarette use is raising alarm.
Parents, Could Your Teens Be Juuling?
The latest trend in e-cigarettes is causing a stir in schools across the country. Here’s why a doctor says parents should talk to their teens about it.
Even Smoking ‘Just’ One or Two Cigarettes a Day Increases Your Risk of Lung Disease
A new study shows even light smokers can develop deadly lung diseases such as emphysema and COPD. Pulmonologist Humberto Choi, MD, explains the findings.
‘Surprising Link’: Smoking and Bladder Cancer
Many people don’t realize that smoking tobacco is the single most important known risk factor for bladder cancer. Learn about the signs, which are important to recognize for early detection and treatment.
Why Smoking Will Worsen Your Chronic Pain
Does smoking seem to ease the pain of a bad back? Or an aching joint? Or abdominal discomfort? Think twice before lighting up that cigarette. Any relief you feel will be short-term.
