Health News

How Tobacco Harms Young Children
A new international report highlights the damage that exposure to tobacco does to developing children and calls for increased tobacco control measures.
How Binge Drinking Could Affect Your Heart
Binge drinking may increase your risk of going to the hospital for a serious heart problem, according to a new study.
Even One Drink a Day May Affect Your Heart
Even one small alcoholic drink each day may affect your risk of heart issues, a new study found.
COPD 101
Has it been getting harder for you to breathe? Maybe it’s the weather, but it could be COPD.
E-Cig Companies Face Legal Action
Federal officials are taking legal action against six electronic cigarette manufacturers.
FDA Approves Marketing of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
It may sound unreal, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved the marketing of a type of cigarettes.
Websites Selling Opioids Get FDA Warning
Several website operators recently received warning letters from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The reason? They were illegally selling opioids online.
Youth E-Cig Use: Down but Still Widespread
In the span of one year, roughly 1.8 million fewer young people reported using electronic cigarettes. But that means around 3.6 million children and adolescents said they still used the devices.
New Cigarette Packaging Coming Soon
You will soon see new cigarette packaging in stores near you.
New Year, New Chance to Quit Smoking
Whether you have tried many times to quit smoking or you have never once tried to quit, a new year means another chance to successfully kick the habit.