Most lung cancer screening guidelines hinge on how much people smoked tobacco and when they last smoked, but the American Cancer Society now says it doesn’t matter how long ago they quit. On Wednesday ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Samuels is the Founder/CEO of Wellworth healthcare advisory firm. A cigarette lit on screen once symbolized noir, danger and ...

In a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, new research from Johns Hopkins Medicine adds to existing evidence that smoking fewer cigarettes does not eliminate cardiovascular ...

Millions of Americans with tobacco-related lung disease have symptoms that do not fit any existing tobacco-related disease criteria – including the most common of those, chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Millions of American smokers suffer from a potentially serious lung disease that's not technically chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study finds. They would benefit from a clear ...

Beta carotene supplements have been linked to a higher lung cancer risk in people with a current or prior history of smoking. The reason for this is unknown. Beta carotene is a type of naturally ...

Smoking is a risk factor for Graves’ disease. It also increases the risk of complications such as eye problems. Smoking can cause a multitude of health issues throughout the body. Although people ...