Research shows that smoking can damage perception of color and contrast, with heavy smokers suffering the most severe deficits.
Diet, exercise and environmental factors can all influence progression of age-related macular degeneration.
Declines in smoking and an increase in aging populations, environmental contaminants point to a massive rise in cases in the coming years.
After four decades as a smoker, Vicky Walker has found long-lasting escape thanks to a smoking cessation program and its ever-accessible leader.
Research shows it's much easier to preserve good health than reverse poor health—and everything worsens once diabetes enters the picture.
After age 25, about 1 in 4 people will suffer a stroke—the vast majority stemming from blood clots.
With a love of hobos and an aversion to technology, Claud Wolff seemed the least likely guy to find solace in the high-tech Spectrum Health app.
E-cigarette use also increased among middle school students, from less than 1 percent in 2011 to nearly 5 percent in 2018.
Study: Smokers who quit within the past five years cut their risk for cardiovascular disease by 38 percent.
Persistent hiccups and intractable hiccups are associated with underlying medical conditions.
Breastfeeding isn't just about nutrition and brain development—it may even play a role in developing safe sleep habits.
The down side is that vaping is taking off. Those who vape still get nicotine, plus other chemicals.
