‘How I knew I had lung cancer’: 5 survivors share their symptoms
Chest pain, shortness of breath and a persistent cough can all be symptoms of lung cancer.
But they can also be signs of other conditions, including heart problems, anemia and even a COVID-19 infection.
So, how do you know when it’s time to call a doctor?
“Some lung cancer symptoms warrant immediate attention,” says thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Ara Vaporciyan, M.D. “Others just need to be looked at within...
Are cigars bad for you?
Cigars and cigarettes look and sound a lot alike. But do they share health risks?
Here, Jason Robinson...
6 simple ways to boost your immune system
Your immune system is constantly working to detect and fight off infections. These could be caused by bacteria, such as Salmonella, or...
8 ways to say, ‘Don’t smoke around me’
Trying to take better control of your health? Steer clear of secondhand smoke.
Here’s the surprising reason: The amount of many cancer-causing chemicals is even higher in secondhand smoke than it is in the smoke inhaled by smokers. Why? Because the term “secondhand smoke” encompasses both:
the smoke exhaled by smokers after puffing on a cigar, cigarette or pipe AND the smoke that drifts away from their...
IQOS: 4 questions about this tobacco product, answered
“IQOS” (pronounced EYE-kose) is an alternative to cigarettes that uses heat rather than fire to deliver its nicotine payload. <...
The truth behind the ‘healthy smoker’ myth
There’s no such thing as a “healthy smoker” — especially when it comes to cancer prevention.
While exercise can help you lower...
What can dipping and chewing tobacco do to your body? 5 things to know
The use of tobacco, whether by smoking or through smokeless tobacco products, is one of the most common causes of head and neck cancer. ...
Is fatty liver disease increasing your cancer risk?
You may not think about it much, but your liver is working hard for you. Every day, this vital organ helps digest food, break down medicines...
Addiction specialist: How to manage nicotine withdrawal
There’s no debate: smoking and nicotine are not good for your health. Unfortunately, that knowledge doesn’t make it any easier to quit smoking...
Negative effects of vaping on teens
When e-cigarettes were first sold, many claimed users would be adult smokers who wanted to stop smoking regular cigarettes.
But youth...