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(HealthScout) April 27, 2010
According to new research, a combination of smoking, lack of exercise, heavy alcohol consumption, and poor diet substantially increases the risk of premature death.
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(UPI) April 26, 2010
Many people believe smoking helps them keep trim, but Spanish researchers say nicotine is linked to weight gain.
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(BBC News) April 26, 2010
Researchers say they've found three genes that may explain smoking addiction.
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(HealthScout) April 22, 2010
Men who gain weight or who smoke after a prostatectomy double their risk of prostate cancer recurrence and death, a new study suggests.
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(Reuters) April 20, 2010
Results from a new government survey suggest that more than 40 percent of U.S. adults who live with depression also smoke.
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(Doctor's Guide News) April 19, 2010
Doctors may be able to determine who is going to develop COPD early by measuring differences in blood flow in the lungs.
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(Reuters) April 19, 2010
According to researchers, chemotherapy for lung cancer may work better if its tailored to a patient's personal tumor.
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(HealthScout) April 19, 2010
According to a new study, smoking enhances the link between high levels of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus--a risk factor for multiple sclerosis--and the disease itself.
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(Health.com) April 16, 2010
In this slideshow, experts give 15 ways that smoking affects people's looks, including baggy eyes, scarring, premature wrinkles, psoriasis, and thinning hair.
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(CNN) April 16, 2010
Researchers at Harvard Medical School say 11 large health-insurance companies hold billions of dollars worth of stock in the fast food industry.
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(HealthScout) April 11, 2010
In a study, the HI-164OV vaccine was able to reduce moderate to severe exacerbations by 63 percent.
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(The Globe and Mail) April 11, 2010
Researchers say one in five smokers and former smokers suffers from COPD, but two thirds of them don't know it.
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(UPI) April 5, 2010
A study of 20,000 men in the Israeli army suggests that people who smoke may have a lower IQ than nonsmokers.
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(FOX News) April 5, 2010
Worries about possible weight gain prevents many women from kicking the smoking habit, but a combination of counseling and medication may help, researchers say.
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(Reuters) April 2, 2010
People who get a high amount of vitamin K in their diet are less likely to develop or die from some cancers, researchers say.
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(National Post) March 29, 2010
A study of more than 100,000 adults has found that those who eat a high-fiber diet have a lower risk of COPD than those who rarely eat whole grains, researchers say.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 22, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has outlawed free samples of cigarettes and banned the use of tobacco brand names on freebies handed out to minors.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 22, 2010
One expert answers common questions about how the bill will work, including information on who will be covered, how the changes will affect Medicare, and who will pay for these changes.
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(Medical News Today) March 21, 2010
Blocking a certain protein can prevent lung inflammation in mice who are exposed to cigarettes, researchers say.
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(AFP) March 21, 2010
Researchers say that papaya leaf extract and its tea have dramatic cancer-fighting properties for several types of tumors.
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(HealthScout) March 14, 2010
People who eat high levels of garlic appear to have a lower overall risk of cancer, researchers say.
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(Reuters) March 8, 2010
Oxygen conservers, used by many patients with COPD in order to have oxygen while on the go, may not always perform reliably, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) February 22, 2010
According to new research, baking garden-grown English rhubarb for 20 minutes significantly increases the vegetable's levels of polyphenols, a chemical that has been found to selectively prevent kill or prevent the growth of cancer cells.
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(Los Angeles Times) February 22, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called for warnings to be added to four common asthma medications, including Advair, Foradil, Seravent, and Symbicort.
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(CBC News) February 22, 2010
Many pipe and cigar smokers comfort themselves with the belief that their habit isn't as dangerous as cigarette smoking, but experts say that isn't true.
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(Doctor's Guide News) February 8, 2010
A new study suggests that inhaled steroids may not provide much relief for patients having a COPD exacerbation.
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(Reuters) February 8, 2010
Non-smoking men who eat soy have a lower risk of lung cancer than other men, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) February 3, 2010
Results from a new study in Stockholm suggest that newborns of women who smoked have blood pressure problems that persist in the first year of life.
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(Reuters) February 1, 2010
Wearing a nicotine patch for six months instead of the recommended two appears to increase the likelihood that a person will quit smoking.
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(Scientific American) January 26, 2010
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) begins to affect the heart at even when emphysema symptoms are not yet present, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) January 25, 2010
New research published in the Journal of Pain has found that people who suffer from lower back pain and who smoke are more likely than non-smokers to use opioid painkillers long-term.
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(Medical News Today) January 19, 2010
Studies suggest that singing is beneficial for physical health, including for people with Alzheimer's, asthma, and COPD, as well as for mental health, such as depression and anxiety.
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(Reuters Health) January 15, 2010
A large European study has found that doctors are more likely to prescribe antibiotics to smokers who come to them with coughs, but the drugs don't help them any more than they help non-smokers.
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(Reuters Health) January 14, 2010
The companies and drugs cited by the FDA are Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals' diabetes drug Byetta, Eli Lilly's depression med Cymbalta, Bayer AG's birth control device Mirena, and Cephalon's lymphoma drug Treanda.
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(Reuters Health) January 14, 2010
Researchers say that kids who often had lung infections in childhood and other lung-related disadvantages (such as living with a smoker) were up to six or seven times more likely to develop COPD than those who did not have lung problems as a child.
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(HealthScout) January 12, 2010
Researchers say in order to fully prove the difference between the short-acting Atrovent and the long-acting Spiriva, there would need to be a head-to-head study.
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(BBC News) January 12, 2010
People who develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to be shorter than the general population, a new study has found.
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(Reuters) January 5, 2010
Despite the many health benefits that come from kicking the cigarette habit, experts say that quitting can raise you risk of diabetes, at least in the short-term.
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(UPI) January 4, 2010
If you’re looking for another reason to stop smoking, doctors say they’ve found another one—saving your vision.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 4, 2010
One patient who has suffered from cluster headaches for 14 years says that quitting the cigarette habit effectively stopped her pain.
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(ABC News) December 29, 2009
Experts choose 10 of the top medical advances of the past decade, including human genome mapping, stem cell research, targeted cancer therapies, anti-smoking laws, and new HIV treatments.
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(Medical News Today) December 21, 2009
British cancer researchers say that one good way to illustrate the effect tobacco has on the body is to understand that 15 cigarettes equals one DNA mutation.
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(eFitness Now) December 18, 2009
Researchers at the Cancer Genome Project say they have unlocked the genetic code of lung and skin cancer, two of the most common forms of cancer worldwide.
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(The Press Association) December 14, 2009
The genes were found by a team of 100 scientists who say the discovery could help them form new treatments for diseases such as COPD and asthma.
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(CBS News) December 14, 2009
mericans received 3 million CT scans in 1980 and 70 million in 2007.
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(HealthScout) December 14, 2009
A medicinal herb, milk thistle, appears to reduce liver damage resulting from chemotherapy, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) December 7, 2009
Study finds higher chemical residue in those who rise and smoke.
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(Medical News Today) November 30, 2009
According to researchers in New York, 75 percent of patients grapple with sleep problems.
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(The Associated Press) November 30, 2009
An advisory panel of lung experts is suggesting that the inhaler Spiriva should carry bolder benefit claims on the label--brushing aside lingering safety questions about the drug.
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(HealthDay News) November 30, 2009
A reporter compares the two healthcare reform bills moving through the House and Senate, explaining how the changes could affect you and your medical care.
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(Reuters) November 16, 2009
The NicVAX vaccine, which received a $10 million grant from the National Institute of Drug Abuse this fall, is designed to force the body to bind antibodies to nicotine.
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(Atlanta Journal Constitution) November 16, 2009
Researchers say that Americans are becoming more aware of COPD, but less than half know the condition can be treated.
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(ABC News) November 16, 2009
People with bipolar disorder who smoke are more prone to suicidal behavior, researchers say.
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(RT Magazine) November 9, 2009
Treating COPD patients with cholesterol-lowering statins appears to reduce the risk of death from extrapulmonary cancer, a Dutch study suggests.
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(Reuters) November 9, 2009
According to a study presented at the CHEST meeting last week, the drug Chantix is safe and effective in helping COPD patients stop smoking.
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(New York Times) November 8, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark healthcare reform after a 14-hour day of debate, with only one Republican backing the measure along with 219 Democrats.
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(Reuters) November 2, 2009
The ice cream--called ReCharge--incorporates some active dairy bacteria that some researchers believe can help relieve diarrhea, lost appetite, and anemia in cancer patients.
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(U.S. News and World Report) November 2, 2009
A five-minute questionnaire that can be answered in your doctor's office may help predict your risk of lung cancer.
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(Science Daily) November 2, 2009
Researchers say exercise can help smokers resist the lure of tobacco and of smoking-related images.
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(Medical News Today) October 27, 2009
According to a new study, even occasional smoking can increase artery stiffness in young people and affect their bodies' ability to respond to exercise.
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(HealthScout) October 27, 2009
A growing body of research suggests that women may be more susceptible to the negative effects of tobacco than men.
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(Chicago Tribune) October 20, 2009
People with asthma are known to be at higher risk for swine flu complications, but experts say that some asthma medicines may interfere with the vaccine.
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(ABC News) October 19, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked drugmaker Novartis for more data on their experimental COPD medication.
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(HealthScout) October 15, 2009
Supervised exercise sessions for chemo patients can lessen fatigue and improve emotional well-being, a study has found.
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(Daily Mail) October 13, 2009
An electrical device that stimulates a nerve in the neck may ease asthma and other diseases, researchers say.
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(CNN) October 4, 2009
It sounds counter-intuitive, but experts say that a bad economy could have some health benefits.
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(HealthScout) September 30, 2009
The "match" of smoking and drinking habits can affect how happy people are in their marriages, new research suggests.
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(Reuters) September 29, 2009
Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option.
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(HealthScout) September 28, 2009
New federal law may help deter young smokers, health advocates say.
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(HealthScout) September 23, 2009
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.
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(HealthScout) September 22, 2009
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.
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(HealthScout) September 21, 2009
Nicotine tricks the brain into forming memories between smoking behavior and environmental cues, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) September 21, 2009
The popular acid reducer Protonix may triple the risk of pneumonia in hospital patients, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) September 14, 2009
A new pneumonia vaccine may be better at preventing infections in COPD patients than the version most commonly used, experts say.
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(HealthScout) September 14, 2009
Depression may rob cancer patients of years of life, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) August 31, 2009
Patients who begin treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) early may be adding years to their lives, new studies have found.
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(HealthScout) August 24, 2009
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.
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(Bloomberg) August 18, 2009
Ozone produced by office photocopiers and other equipment may worsen asthma and cause breathing problems for even healthy people.
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(RT Magazine) August 10, 2009
Patients who have COPD may benefit from taking statin drugs, a new review of published research suggests.
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(Reuters) August 10, 2009
The White House considers healthcare reform to be vital to a U.S. economic recovery and wants the legislation approved by the end of the year.
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(Pulse) August 10, 2009
Experts say there are some concerns that adding steroids to long-acting beta agonists may do more harm than good for COPD patients.
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(HealthScout) August 5, 2009
One-third of cancer patients experience increases in blood pressure due to their cancer medicines, and scientists say the drugs' effects on a pathway that affects blood vessel health may be the cause of this side effect.
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(HealthScout) August 5, 2009
Boston scientists have found that people who have survived a bout with cancer are more likely than the general population to suffer psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression, even ten years after they have completed cancer treatment.
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(The News International) August 3, 2009
According to a new study, middle-aged smokers who have heavily lined faces are up to five times more likely to develop lung disease than their un-wrinkled peers.
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(The New York Times) August 3, 2009
Experts say one of the main reasons the war on cancer may not be progressing is due to a lack of cancer study participants.
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(Wall Street Journal) August 1, 2009
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall.
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(HealthScout) July 28, 2009
The level of ozone in the air deemed "safe" by current standards may have a negative effect on lung function in healthy people, a new study suggests.
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(CNN) July 27, 2009
Federal health regulators say e-cigarettes may contain as many cancer-causing toxins and nicotine as regular cigarettes.
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(NPR) July 27, 2009
Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
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(Reuters) July 27, 2009
New research published in the Archives of Neurology has found that multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who smoke experience a faster progression of the disease.
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(CNN) July 27, 2009
Several studies have found that doctors treat patients differently depending on their race and body weight.
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(CNN) July 23, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama's announced timetable for its vote.
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(Army Times) July 23, 2009
Researchers say the higher rates of breast cancer and prostate cancer may be linked to exposure to industrial chemicals and depleted uranium.
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(Reuters) July 20, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new opioid painkiller called Onsolis for patients with severe cancer-related pain.
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(United Press International) July 20, 2009
Researchers at the Duke Center for Nicotine and Smoking Research say that using a patch before quitting may double the likelihood of success.
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(Reuters) July 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging approval for healthcare overhaul legislation currently moving through committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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(Forbes) July 15, 2009
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.
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(Wall Street Journal) July 15, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin, President Obama's choice for Surgeon General, puts the face of primary care at the forefront of the Obama administration's healthcare reform efforts, experts say.
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(United Press International) July 12, 2009
U.S. researchers say teenagers who play sports are less likely to smoke, but those who watch a lot of movies are more likely to pick up the habit.
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(United Press International) July 12, 2009
The ban would prevent the sale of tobacco on bases, and would prohibit smoking by any soldier in uniform--even during combat.
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(CNN Money) July 12, 2009
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
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(Irish Health) July 5, 2009
Smoking more than five cigarettes per day may bring on a migraine attack, a new study has found.
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(Yahoo! News) July 5, 2009
White House officials say seven years is long enough for biologic medications to have patent protection from less expensive generic rivals.
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(CNN) July 2, 2009
Officials say 70 percent of fireworks-related accidents happen between June 20th and July 20th every year, with the largest number of people injured by the devices falling into the 14- to 17-year-old age group.
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(Kaiser Health News) July 2, 2009
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system.
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(New York Times) July 1, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring a black box warning added to the label of the anti-smoking drugs Chantix and Zyban, cautioning patients about the possibility of psychiatric side effects.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 30, 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate.
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(HealthScout) June 30, 2009
Though scientists have long known that lifestyle factors such as eating red meat and being overweight boost colorectal cancer risks, new research suggests that smoking, drinking, and diabetes also increase a person's risk.
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(HealthScout) June 29, 2009
Eating soy-containing foods such as tofu, soy milk, and miso may protect people from developing lung disease, including COPD, experts say.
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(BBC News) June 29, 2009
Carrots that are boiled first before being cut retain 25 percent more of their cancer-fighting nutrients than carrots that are cut first, then cooked, researchers say.
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(Washington Post) June 29, 2009
A charity in Saudi Arabia is offering a free all-expense paid wedding as the grand prize in a stop-smoking campaign that is garnering worldwide attention.
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(HealthDay News) June 25, 2009
Farrah Fawcett, best known for her role on the series Charlie's Angels and as a national sex symbol in the 1970s, has succumbed to cancer at age 62.
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(Reuters) June 22, 2009
Drugmaker Merck says their experimental vaccine Stimuvax has started a Phase III clinical trial for breast cancer and lung cancer.
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(BBC) June 22, 2009
A new survey has found that a quarter of all smokers say financial stress caused by the recession has made them put off their attempts to kick the habit.
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(CNN) June 18, 2009
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 17, 2009
Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients.
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(BBC News) June 15, 2009
The molecule spurs the growth of nerve endings in surrounding tissue, which in turn causes pain that is difficult for patients and their doctors to manage.
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(HealthScout) June 15, 2009
Nicotine may increase smokers' risk of developing pre-diabetes, experts say.
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(Reuters Health) June 14, 2009
Researchers say this study contradicts the belief that quitting gradually is the best way to kick the smoking habit.
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(Washington Post) June 12, 2009
The Senate has passed a bill that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the right to regulate tobacco.
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(MedlinePlus) June 10, 2009
One study isolates four risk factors for heart failure, while another has developed a "calculator" that can predict a person's risk for developing the condition in the next 30 years.
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(United Press International) June 8, 2009
Smoking is the main cause of COPD in the western world, but pollution and environmental smoke play a part too.
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(U.S. News and World Report) June 8, 2009
Oncologists say there's a chance that antioxidant supplements reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but they have found that patients keep taking them anyway.
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(Health) June 8, 2009
Some experts say the study may even be underestimating the burden that medical bills put on American families, since many people struggle along without declaring bankruptcy.
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(CNN) June 8, 2009
A health reporter gives fives ways you can know if a medical discount or insurance plan is a scam.
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(Reuters) June 4, 2009
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released a list of two dozen drugs that it is in the early stages of reviewing for possible safety problems.
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(National Public Radio) June 3, 2009
The risks for hospitalized patients may outweigh the benefits, some experts say.
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(HealthScout) June 2, 2009
A recent review of clinical trials finds Avastin with chemo doubles a patient's odds of gastrointestinal perforations, particularly in those undergoing treatment for colorectal cancers.
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(HealthScout) June 1, 2009
Experts say women's shortened survival points to estrogen's potential role in the disease.
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(South Coast Today) June 1, 2009
One doctor says that pursed-lip breathing may help rid the lungs of stale air--making more room for oxygen.
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(HealthScout) June 1, 2009
Online smoking-cessation programs can be a viable and inexpensive way to help people kick the habit, a study has found.
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(CNN) May 28, 2009
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
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(HealthScout) May 28, 2009
According to a new report from the American Cancer Society, cancer death rates have continued to fall in the past 15 years.
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(Forbes) May 27, 2009
Oncologists say the commonly used cancer drug Xeloda (capecitabine) can cause people to lose their fingerprints, and this may lead to problems entering the United States.
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(CNN) May 21, 2009
Most new college graduates say they're ready for the "real world." But are they ready for the world of health insurance?
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(United Press International) May 18, 2009
People who have higher concentrations of the color pigment melanin may be more likely to become addicted to nicotine, a new study suggests.
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(CNN) May 18, 2009
A health reporter gives five tips for getting health insurance coverage if you have a pre-existing medical condition, including using COBRA, finding assistance through your state, and becoming a "group of one."
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(Discover Magazine) May 18, 2009
Cigarette smoke may decrease nasal allergies, Dutch researchers say.
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(HealthScout) May 18, 2009
According to a new study, a half a glass of wine or other alcohol beverage each day boosts men's life expectancy by five years.
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(Medical News Today) May 18, 2009
Patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) can save money if they carefully prevent flares with medication, researchers say.
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(Medical News Today) May 18, 2009
People who quit smoking report feeling happier than they did when they smoked, a new study suggests.
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(HealthScout) May 14, 2009
And experts say prevention methods on both fronts have "run out of steam."
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(Medical News Today) May 10, 2009
Most people know that smoking is unhealthy, but a new 30-year study shows just how much health benefit non-smokers have over smokers.
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(United Press International) May 10, 2009
Kids who are exposed to cigarette smoke have lower levels of antioxidants, researchers in New York say.
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(Reuters) May 3, 2009
A new study suggests that treating pregnant, drug-dependent women with antidepressants may help them stop smoking.
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(The Press Association) May 3, 2009
Women are more vulnerable to cigarette smoke than men, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) April 30, 2009
A new method tested in mice could allow more potent cancer treatments with fewer side effects, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) April 28, 2009
Researchers have found that many patients are waiting years after a diagnosis to fill a first prescription because of high co-pay costs.
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(HealthScout) April 27, 2009
Nicotine may inhibit the part of the brain responsible for anger and aggression, experts say.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(Telegraph.co.uk) April 21, 2009
A geneticist in Great Britain says the discovery of genes linked to such diseases as diabetes, Crohn's disease, and cancer isn't going to offer "magic bullet" cures for the conditions.
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(Bloomberg) April 20, 2009
Researchers say that identifying two well-known carcinogens in urine may help them predict who is most likely to develop lung cancer in the future.
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(New York Times) April 15, 2009
Pills and capsules are the new wave in cancer treatment, but patients often are finding that their insurance companies refuse to pay for these medications.
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(New York Times) April 13, 2009
In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest medical devices.
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(Reuters) April 10, 2009
Many COPD sufferers are underweight or malnourished, experts say.
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(Dayton Business Journal) March 31, 2009
The U.S. government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has set up a Web site to help Americans get through the recession.
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(HealthScout) March 29, 2009
The problem is the during a COPD exacerbation, patients swallow food during inhalation, or inhale immediately after swallowing, which researchers say is opposite of normal patterns.
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(MedPage Today) March 29, 2009
Nearly half of the cases of acute and chronic pancreatitis may be brought on by smoking, a Danish study suggests.
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(CNN) March 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.
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(MSNBC) March 23, 2009
According to experts, only three percent of the people who try to quit smoking every year are successful.
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(Medical News Today) March 23, 2009
The addiction drug Naltrexone may help heavy drinkers give up cigarettes as well as alcohol, a new study has found.
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(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) March 11, 2009
The FDA has received reports that some transdermal medications may contain metal, which can burn the skin during a MRI scan.
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(BBC News) March 10, 2009
People who carry excess weight around their middle may have a harder time breathing than those who don't have "love handles," a new study suggests.
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(United Press International) March 2, 2009
The anti-inflammatory effects of eating broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may protect against asthma and other inflammatory conditions.
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(Medical News Today) February 24, 2009
A European study suggests that rising summer temperatures can bring about a spike in breathing-related hospitalizations.
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(CNN) February 23, 2009
A new survey has found that one in three smokers would consider kicking the habit for their pet's sake.
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(CNN) February 6, 2009
A “shocking” number of people don’t know that being overweight is a main risk factor for cancer, a new survey has found.
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(CNN) February 1, 2009
The $819 billion dollar economic stimulus package that passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week includes $75 million dollars for stop-smoking programs.
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(ABC News) February 1, 2009
The first month of the new year has passed, and so have many people's stop smoking resolutions, experts say.
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(Medical News Today) February 1, 2009
Teens who smoke may be putting themselves at risk for depression later in life, a new study has found.
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(Reuters) January 25, 2009
Patients are more likely to be depressed than healthy people and other chronically ill patients.
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(Washington Post) January 19, 2009
Recent years have seen a boom in stop-smoking drugs and other anti-addiction aids, but how do you know which ones work best?
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(New York Times) January 18, 2009
The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 17, 2009
This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.
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(HealthDay News) January 17, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(CNN Money) January 12, 2009
In an effort to both revive the economy and modernize health care, President-elect Obama has proposed that all medical records be standardized and made electronic within the next five years.
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(Science News) December 28, 2008
Researchers say they may be closer to figuring out how to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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(Washington Post) December 21, 2008
Women who quit smoking have more intense withdrawal symptoms than men, a new study suggests.
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(U.S. News and World Report) December 16, 2008
Being under stress pushes people to develop bad habits that can endanger their hearts, British researchers say.
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(Wall Street Journal) December 14, 2008
The use of long-acting beta agonists without a corticosteroid appear to increase the risk of serious respiratory illness, studies suggest.
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(Doctor's Guide News) December 7, 2008
A new study suggests that patients who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at an increased risk of having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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(The New York Times) December 7, 2008
Two federal safety officials wrote an assessment that claimed patients were risking death if they continued to take Advair, Symbicort, Serevent and Foradil.
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(Washington Post) December 3, 2008
A large new study has found that too much media exposure can harm kids’ health.
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(Medical News Today) November 27, 2008
Experts believe that up to 90 percent of asthma sufferers are using their inhalers incorrectly.
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(U.S. News and World Report) November 23, 2008
Researchers say the drug cut COPD exacerbations by as much as 35 percent.
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(Forbes) November 13, 2008
Gender may be the most important factor in determining a patient's risk of survival.
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(National Institutes of Health) November 13, 2008
Call for adults age 40 and older to participate in a study.
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(Reuters) November 13, 2008
Women, the unemployed, and those who make less than $35,000 per year are the most likely to smoke more cigarettes. But even former smokers are affected.
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(National Institutes of Health) October 28, 2008
Call for adults age 40 and older who have COPD to participate in a trial.
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(Medical News Today) October 28, 2008
Smoke-free air laws may help people stop smoking by influencing their view of social norms.
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(The Wall Street Journal) October 22, 2008
Reports of seizures, blackouts, and loss of motor control have been filed.
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(USA Today) October 22, 2008
A federal advisory committee is recommending that smokers under the age of 65 get a pneumococcal vaccine.
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(HealthDay) October 21, 2008
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(United Press International) October 16, 2008
If you've never smoked, new research suggests you may live up to a decade longer and make more money than your smoking peers.
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(Daily Mail) October 9, 2008
Drinking moderate amounts of red wine may reduce smokers' risk of developing lung cancer, a new study suggests.
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(The New York Times) October 9, 2008
In the early to mid 1900s, celebrities, politicians, and cartoon characters were routinely used to sell cigarettes.
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(Prescribing Reference) October 8, 2008
Preliminary data from the UPLIFT clinical trial suggests that there is no link between the Spiriva HandiHaler and stroke risk, researchers say.
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(Ivanhoe) October 2, 2008
A new report suggests that giving COPD patients a beta blocker before surgery may reduce the risk of death.
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(BBC News) September 30, 2008
The United Kingdom will begin adding graphic photographs to cigarette packaging to warn about the dangers of smoking.
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(Reuters India) September 26, 2008
A study of more than 475,000 Korean men has found a significant decrease in stroke and heart attack risks among men who quit smoking.
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(FoxNews.com) September 21, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new patch last week that is designed to ease nausea for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
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(MedPageToday) September 21, 2008
A new study suggests that patients who take Atrovent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be more likely to die of a heart attack.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 12, 2008
Call for adult veterans who have been diagnosed with PTSD to participate in a trial.
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(Reuters Health) September 12, 2008
A new study has found that African Americans who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are six times as likely to develop lung cancer as their healthy peers, even if they never smoked.
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(HealthDay) September 30, 2008
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(My Tennessean) September 2, 2008
The singer and actor Jerry Reed, best known for his role as "The Snowman" in the three Smokey and the Bandit movies, has died of complications from emphysema at the age of 71.
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(The Beacon News) August 29, 2008
Dr. Peter Gott responds to one reader's question about the side effects associated with this common corticosteroid.
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(Reuters Health) August 26, 2008
The smoke from burning incense may smell sweet, but new research
has linked it to respiratory cancers.
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(Washington Post) August 19, 2008
New research has found that many of us breathe in as much as 300
cigarettes worth of air pollution per day.
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(MyHeartCentral.com) August 1, 2008
People who have a husband or wife who smokes have a higher risk of
suffering a stroke, a new study suggests.
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(BBC News) July 30, 2008
A new study suggests that childhood cancer survivors who are most
at-risk for cancer recurrence are also the most likely to smoke.
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(MedicalNews Today) July 29, 2008
If you were born prematurely, researchers say you may be more
likely to develop lung problems such as emphysema later in life.
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(MedicineNet.com) July 24, 2008
A new study has found that of the more than one million people in
Alcoholics Anonymous, close to 60 percent smoke and about 90
percent drink coffee.
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(Medical News Today) July 24, 2008
People who suffer from schizophrenia are three times more likely to
smoke than the general population, and now researchers in Belfast
have been given a grant to find out why.
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(MyIBDCentral.com) July 17, 2008
Scientists say that the link between anti-tumor necrosis factor
(TNF) drugs and cancer has been highlighted by one patient's case.
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(Forbes) July 17, 2008
Drugmaker Genetech has stopped several studies involving a
combination of the cancer drug Avastin and Sutent after some
participants developed anemia.
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(Ivanhoe) July 14, 2008
Getting a good education may benefit your body as well as your
mind, a new report suggests.
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(HealthDay) January 5, 2010
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(YourTotalHealth) June 27, 2008
A new U.S. study has found that adding even small co-pays to
Medicaid prescription drug plans reduces the use of medications in
patients with chronic conditions.
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(HealthCentral.com) June 20, 2008
Intensive lifestyle counseling may help people at high risk for
heart disease, a new British study suggests.
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(HealthDay News) June 19, 2008
Veterans groups and members of Congress are calling for an
immediate halt to a government study involving the anti-smoking
drug Chantix and Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffering from
post-traumatic stress disorder.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 18, 2008
Call for adults with invasive breast, prostate, lung, and colon
cancer to participate in a study.
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(HealthDay News) June 11, 2008
New medications and increased use of chemotherapy are behind the
rise in treating Medicare patients' cancer, a new study suggests.
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(MedTrackAlert) June 10, 2008
Being diagnosed with cancer is a scary and overwhelming experience.
You need time to think and react before making decisions about what
treatment to take. The advice in this article can help you through
the process.
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(Health Central) June 10, 2008
Biomarkers of cigarette smoke exposure now used only reflect
exposure within the past few days, the researchers say, but because
toenails grow slowly, they may offer a better way to estimate a
person's total level of exposure to tobacco smoke.
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(EurekaAlert!) June 4, 2008
Researchers say that bipolar teens should be screened for smoking
and substance abuse, and that adolescents who use these substances
should be tested for bipolar disorder.
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(HealthDay News) May 28, 2008
A chronic medical conditions is defined as one expected to last at
least one year and result in limitations or the need for ongoing
care.
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(BBC News) May 28, 2008
British researchers say that gum disease may raise the risk of
lung, kidney, pancreatic, and blood cancer.
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(HealthDay) January 5, 2010
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(Reuters) May 27, 2008
A class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta agonists may be
beneficial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), a new study suggests.
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(HealthDay News) May 23, 2008
"It's sort of like watching dominoes. If one falls, it very quickly
causes others to fall," said study co-author James Fowler, a
professor at the University of California at San Diego.
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(eFluxMedia) May 23, 2008
Pilots, air traffic controllers, and truck drivers cannot use the
anti-smoking drug Chantix, two government agencies say, because of
the drug's link to side effects that could affect their ability to
operate vehicles safely.
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(HealthDay News) May 21, 2008
Scientists say they may soon be able to diagnose lung cancer with a
simple blood test.
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(HealthDay News) May 19, 2008
Cities in the West dominated the list of heart-healthy cities,
while Southern and Midwestern cities brought up the rear.
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(MedTrackAlert) May 15, 2008
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, it won't be long before
someone--your doctor or a social worker most likely--suggests that
you join a support group. Find out how to pick one that works for
you.
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(HealthDay) January 5, 2010
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(HealthDay) May 9, 2008
A new study shows that the risk of dying from heart disease drops
21 percent in the first five years after a woman quits smoking.
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(MedTrackAlert) May 5, 2008
Jeanne Sather, author of
The Assertive Cancer
Patient, offers five tips for dealing with medical bills.
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(MedTrackAlert) May 5, 2008
Writer Jeanne Sather explains how a medical billing specialist can
help you manage your medical bills, find billing errors, and save
money.
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(HealthDay News) May 1, 2008
Scientists have found that secondhand smoke both damages cells that
line blood vessels and prevents these cells from being repaired.
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(CNN) April 24, 2008
Anti-addiction medications designed to help people quit smoking,
lose weight, and halt other addictions have been linked to
depression, new research suggests.
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(The Guardian) April 2, 2008
Scientists have identified genetic variants that increase a
person's risk of developing lung cancer, but only if they have ever
smoked.
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(BBC News) March 10, 2008
A leading hospital says up to a third of the children it treats for
certain conditions are ill because their parents smoke in front of
them.
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(The Associated Press) March 3, 2008
The meds are only effective if used with their inhalers, officials
say.
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(The New York Times) February 26, 2008
The benefits of testing may not compete with the possibility of
genetic discrimination, some say.
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(WJZ TV 13) February 6, 2008
In a small study of 80 people, smokers were more likely to have a
bad night's sleep than non-smokers.
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(HealthDay News) February 6, 2008
Traditionally, surgery has been needed to see how far lung cancer
has progressed.
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(MarketWatch) January 29, 2008
The new warning labels more prominently display warnings about
erratic behavior is some Chantix users.
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(Medical News Today) January 7, 2008
Seretide appears to improve quality-of-life more than tiotropium,
researchers say.
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(Telegraph.co.uk) January 6, 2008
Smoking can rewire teenagers' brains in a way that makes it harder
to listen and concentrate, according to small study.
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(Medical News Today) January 2, 2008
Resolving to get in shape this year could help prevent cancers,
experts say.
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(HealthDay News) December 7, 2007
Chemicals could reduce the number of eggs by as much as two thirds,
experts say.
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(PharmaLive) December 4, 2007
A new study shows that Rozerem doesn't make nighttime breathing
more difficult in people with moderate to severe chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease.
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(Medical News Today) November 28, 2007
A new government report has revealed that young adults are more
likely to turn to tobacco and other substances if they suffer from
depression.
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(HealthDay News) November 9, 2007
Women who smoke are not more likely to have aggressive tumors, one
study suggests.
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(HealthDay News) October 31, 2007
Companionship may increase quality of life, and lung cancer
mortality, experts say.
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(HealthDay News) October 21, 2007
Unhealthy habits can contribute to a person developing the
bone-loss condition, the International Osteoporosis Foundation
reports.
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(Yahoo! Health) September 28, 2007
Since the indoor smoking ban, health officials have noted an
8-percent reduction in heart attacks in the state.
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(HealthDay News) September 25, 2007
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(The Battle Creek Enquirer) September 5, 2007
A recent study found that over half of COPD patients had symptoms
of GERD.
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(Earthtimes.org) September 5, 2007
In a small Italian study, researchers found that knee arthritis
signaled the presence of a hard-to-treat form of lung cancer in
some patients.
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(Reuters) September 3, 2007
Teenagers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who take
Zyban or Wellbutrin do not have a lower risk of smoking, a study
has found.
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(Forbes.com) August 14, 2007
Drugmaker Glaxo says the FDA had concerns about dosing levels.
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(Reuters) August 7, 2007
Heavy smoking appears to slow RA's progress, but experts say the
cardiovascular risks of smoking far outweigh these benefits.
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(The Seattle Times) July 1, 2007
Researchers say nicotine in cigarette smoke affects fetal brain
development and causes behavioral and emotional problems later in
life.
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(EurekAlert!) June 17, 2007
A study has found that a lack of sleep can increase the risk of
smoking and drinking among teenagers.
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(HealthDay News) June 17, 2007
Inflammation plays a role in hardening the arteries of patients
with COPD.
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(EurekAlert!) June 17, 2007
The talc appears to slow the formation of blood vessels in tumors,
which causes them to grow slower or die.
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(Innovations Report) June 3, 2007
A new study connects smoking while pregnant with an increase in
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder problems in high-risk
children.
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(Medical News Today) June 3, 2007
COPD patients in a recent study had fewer cardiac events when they
took Rhinocort, researchers say.
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(National Review of Medicine) June 2, 2007
And the longer patients take the cholesterol-lowering meds, the
greater the protective effect, research suggests.
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(National Cancer Institute) May 30, 2007
Call for adults with lung cancer to participate in a study.
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(Health Central) May 29, 2007
Researchers say smoking and inflammatory rheumatic diseases cause
inflammation in the aorta, which can lead to atherosclerosis.
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(BBC News) May 15, 2007
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(Reuters) May 9, 2007
Actos and Avandia were associated with a 33-percent drop in lung
cancer risk.
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(Medical News Today) May 8, 2007
Patients who smoke are more likely to have small intestine damage
than colon damage.
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(Boston Business Journal) April 17, 2007
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(HealthDay News) April 11, 2007
People are still not exercising and eating healthy foods.
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(Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine) April 9, 2007
Researchers found that the risk for a severe type of
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder increased significantly
when the child was exposed to prenatal smoke and had genes linked
to ADHD.
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(Forbes.com) March 20, 2007
Advair does not appear to reduce COPD complications in patients who
are taking Spiriva.
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(Health Central) March 15, 2007
ACE inhibitors include such blood-pressure meds as Norvasc,
Prinivil, and Lotensin.
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(Scientific American) March 7, 2007
Researchers studied twins in order to separate genetics from other
risk factors.
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(The Clarion Ledger) February 27, 2007
Dizziness, hives, and itching may be signs of anaphylaxis.
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(Medical News Today) February 14, 2007
Most esophageal cancers are caused by reflux, experts say.
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(MedPage Today) February 6, 2007
Patients who used the oxygen, helium mixture were able to exercise
more than twice as long.
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(Reuters) February 6, 2007
Advair use should be used by those with severe symptoms, since it
is tied to increased risk of pneumonia.
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(United Press International) January 30, 2007
Drugmaker Mylan says it will begin shipping the generic
bronchodilator immediately.
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(Doctor's Guide News) January 16, 2007
Patients who take Advair have 35 percent fewer COPD exacerbations.
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(CBC News) January 9, 2007
Study suggests that 35 percent to 50 percent of smokers will
develop the disease.
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(National Institutes of Health) December 22, 2006
Call for adults 40 years and older with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease to participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) December 7, 2006
Men who smoke suffer more knee pain and more cartilage loss than
men who do not smoke, a new study has found.
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(United Press International) November 24, 2006
Smoking is twice as common among people who have ADHD than in the
general population.
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(HealthDay News) October 29, 2006
Researchers believe it is the anti-inflammatory effects of
statins--and not their cholesterol-lowering abilities--that is
responsible for these new benefits.
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(Forbes.com) October 24, 2006
COPD patients who take Advair and Flovent have greater chance of
survival than those just taking one of the drugs.
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(Forbes.com) October 18, 2006
GERD patients have twice as much COPD problems as those without the
disorder.
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(National Institutes of Health) October 9, 2006
Call for adults ages 15 to 55 who have smoked for at least three
months and have ADHD to participate in a study.
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(HealthDay News) September 26, 2006
Bleach can irritate the lungs of people with asthma, heart disease,
and lung problems.
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(Medical News Today) September 26, 2006
A head-to-head study of Symbicort, Advair, and salbutamol showed
Symbicort worked as quickly as salbutamol but faster than Advair.
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(The Kansas City Star) September 24, 2006
Researchers find that these environmental factors may increase a
child's chances of having ADHD.
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(Reuters) September 12, 2006
COPD, a disease closely linked to smoking, affects roughly 600
million people worldwide.
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(Forbes.com) September 5, 2006
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(National Institutes of Health) August 22, 2006
Call for people ages 40 and older with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease to participate in a study.
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(Reuters) August 22, 2006
Drugs like Advair that combine inhaled corticosteroids and beta
agonists are the largest growing market in asthma medicines.
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(CBC News) August 10, 2006
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(BBC News) July 25, 2006
Codeine was found to be about the same as a placebo in treating
cough related to COPD.
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(Ivanhoe) July 11, 2006
Researchers suggest the results show that only anticholinergics
should be used in patients with COPD.
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(Medical News Today) June 20, 2006
Spiriva is an anticholinergic medication that is designed to reduce
symptoms of COPD, including wheezing, chest tightness, and cough.
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