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Study: Lungs From Heavy Smokers OK for Transplant

01/29/2013

But recipients need to know the source of the potential transplant, researchers say

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Quitting Smoking Before Cancer Surgery Best, Study Finds

01/25/2013

Experts urge stopping at time of diagnosis, but quitting any time is healthy

News Women's Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S. 01/23/2013: By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter

Starting earlier, smoking more account for increase, expert says
News Deaths from cancer drop 20 percent in U.S. 01/17/2013: American Cancer Society report credits better screening, treatment for the gains
News U.S. Lung Cancer Deaths Highest for Blacks in Segregated Areas: Study 01/17/2013: Public health efforts needed in these regions, researchers say
News Cancer Society Suggests CT Lung Screening for Heavy Smokers 01/11/2013: By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

Recommendation follows on prior study finding 20 percent reduction in deaths for older smokers
News Common Heart Drug Might Improve Lung Cancer Survival 01/09/2013: By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

Beta blockers may slow the spread of the disease, researchers report
News U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report 01/07/2013: By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

But, for some hard-to-treat cancers, deaths are increasing
News Cancer-Related Fatigue Often Overlooked, Study Finds 12/27/2012: Doctors should address helpful behaviors, treatments, researchers say
News EPA Lowers Permissible Soot Levels in Air 12/14/2012: By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

Change will save lives, as much as $9 billion annually, agency says
News Millions of Nonsmokers Exposed to Smoke From Neighbors' Apartments: Report 12/14/2012: By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter

Multi-unit buildings need to become smoke-free zones, experts say
News Even Light Smoking Boosts Women's Risk of Sudden Heart Death: Study 12/11/2012: By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter

As few as 1 to 14 cigarettes daily doubled risk, researchers found