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

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 ...

It’s never too late to quit using tobacco. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other diseases. Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and ...

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 ...

At Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events, participants walk to celebrate and honor breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers, educate the public about prevention and detection to reduce ...

If you or someone you know has just been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), this short guide can help. Find information on myelodysplastic syndrome here. Cancer can start any place in the ...

Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that is not always the case. Here are some questions you can ask ...

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 ...

“Anything that is consumed repetitively and causes damage to organs in the body is going to lead to chronic inflammation and damage the cells,” said Dr. Gentzler. “And that chronic damage and ...