Cities and towns that ban smoking in such public places as restaurants and bars demonstrate a quick decrease in heart attack rates, a new study has found. Read Summary >
Researchers in Great Britain have found that middle-aged men who smoke, have high blood pressure, or have high cholesterol reduce their life expectancy by 10 to 15 years compared to men without these heart disease risk factors. Read Summary >
Patients who begin treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) early may be adding years to their lives, new studies have found. Read Summary >
A number of successful online medical interventions have been reported recently, aiding people with such health issues as smoking cessation, alcoholism, psoriasis, and blood pressure management. Read Summary >
