Lung Cancer GenesThe largest study to date of lung cancer genes reveals 26 common mutations that appear to increase the risk for the disease.
Free to BreatheAfter being diagnosed with lung cancer, a woman joins her friends on a 5k to fight the same disease.
Occasional SmokersOnly smoking "on occasion" doesn't mean you're spared the damaging effects of cigarettes.
Diaphragm Pacer SurgerySurgeons at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center performed surgery on a paralyzed man that now allows him to breathe without a ventilator.
Smoking MenMen who smoke are likely to die ten years before men who never smoked.
Furnace PoisoningMalfunctioning furnaces can be a deadly cause of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Home Air QualityWith fires raging, Dr. Bruce Hensel makes some suggestions on how to avoid the dangerous air particles.
Indoor AirThe quality of the air in your home may matter more to your health than outdoor air.
Cigarette AddictionResearchers are learning more about the addictive properties of nicotine, with hopes of developing new treatments to help smokers kick the habit.
Lung Cancer TestA new blood test may be able to detect lung cancer a full year before symptoms occur.
African American TobaccoAfrican Americans are twice as likely to die of heart disease due to smoking; some are challenging the advertising practices of the tobacco companies.
COPD BroccoliA compound in broccoli may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
Incense CancerA new study indicates long-term use of incense may increase the risk of certain respiratory tract cancers.
TB TestResearchers think they've created a test that can detect TB viruses wihin days rather than months.
Smokey Fire HealthThe wildfires raging in the southwest are a massive threat to proerty, but potentially an even bigger health threat.
Air QualityWith smoke in the air from wild fire states, many health experts are offering advice on how to keep your lungs from being affected.
Marijuana & DepressionThough many teenagers use marijuana to fight depression, research shows they may be making it worse!
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