A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or beyond – can slow cognitive decline. While cognitive decline naturally occurs with aging, research suggests that smoking exacerbates ...

MACON, Ga. — Thousands of people across the U.S. are taking part in the "Great American Smoke Out" Thursday, November 21 It aims help people start their journey to quit smoking. Lung cancer remains ...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with smoking responsible for 90% of cases. Dr. Stacy Chronister, an internal medicine specialist at OSU Medicine, emphasizes that quitting ...

Quitting smoking in middle age or later is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline over the long term, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. The study, ...

Quitting smoking within six months after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life. With this information in hand, all cancer centers have an obligation to offer ...

Quitting smoking during cancer treatment is complex and requires tailored approaches. Smoking before a cancer-related surgery is associated with a higher symptom burden, but the perioperative period ...

You probably know nixing cigarettes is good for your body. But it’s also good for your brain. Did you know that besides causing cancer, heart disease, and lung diseases, smoking can also harm your ...

People who smoke tend to report having sinusitis. But it’s one of the many symptoms that can be curable by quitting or reducing a smoking habit. Smoking can affect your health in several ways. It can ...

The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, looked at data from 9,436 people aged 40 or over (with an average age of 58) in 12 countries, comparing cognitive test results among people who ...