COPD patients who also have diabetes have longer hospital stays and an increased risk of death compared to those who don't have diabetes, researchers say. Read Summary >
Researchers say the results from a new study suggest that doctors should ask about patients' smoking habits before prescribing them narcotic painkillers for pain that is not related to cancer. Read Summary >
A new study has linked smoking with aggressive colon polyps--a finding that may explain why smokers often develop colon cancer earlier than non-smokers. Read Summary >
Three studies have linked diet, smoking, and medications that cause sun sensitivity to vision health and the development of eye diseases. Read Summary >