It's never too late to quit smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, about half of all smokers who keep smoking will die from a smoking-related disease. Quitting has immediate health benefits.
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A new study has shown that children and teens who take attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs often stop taking the medicines, even... Read more »
Scientists say they may have found a way to track the start of autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and... Read more »
When I was struggling to quit smoking, I found it helpful to write down all the reasons I wanted to stay smoke-free and carry that list with me.... Read more »
A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy about a severe cough she is experiencing that she can't ease, despite a number of... Read more »