The study found that older people who quit smoking could gain at least 1 extra year of life. People who quit at age 65 have ...

Certain chronic conditions that affect the lungs, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can have ...

The choices you make about diet, exercise, and other habits can affect your overall health as well as your risk for developing cancer and other serious diseases. It’s also important to follow ...

Whether you’re coming in as a survivor or newly diagnosed, you see someone in every stage…it’s so valuable to have a connection with someone that has been through what you’ve been through. By uniting ...

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that ...

A CPS-II Nutrition Cohort Study: Researchers showed that a parasite most commonly found in undercooked meat may lead to certain brain cancers. Brain tumors are rare, and there are many different types ...

If your spouse or partner has cancer, you’re likely trying to support them the best you can. But the reality is, many caregivers often face struggles of their own. “To me, this study highlights the ...

It’s possible to catch a cold or get the flu at any time of year. But the chances of becoming sick increase during cold and flu season. People get sick more often in fall and winter, especially in ...

People who both smoke cigarettes and use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, e-cigs, or vapes) are 4 times more likely to develop l ung cancer than people who only smoke cigarettes, new research ...

It can be hard to talk to your cancer care team about your tobacco use. But it’s an important conversation to have, and it will help them support you better. Concern that the care team might judge ...

Cannabis products come in a variety of forms and can be used in different ways. The most common forms of cannabis are inhaled (breathed in) or ingested (eaten or swallowed). Cannabis is also available ...