Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit 11/19/2009

American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good

Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke 11/18/2009

Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study finds

U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card 11/17/2009

March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement

Quitting Smoking Simplifies Surgical Recovery 11/12/2009

Fewer complications, speedier healing awaits ex-smokers, experts say

Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction 11/12/2009

Rats fed sugary chow suffered withdrawal when regular meals returned

Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled 11/12/2009

1 in 5 Americans still smoke, CDC says, and numbers haven't moved in last 5 years

Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing 11/11/2009

One in four who borrowed a medication experienced a side effect, researchers report

Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey 11/4/2009

Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say

Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher 11/3/2009

Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say

Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking 11/2/2009

This combo wins out in first head-to-head study of various smoking-cessation aids

Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries 10/28/2009

Damage makes it harder to run and climb steps, researcher says

Fitness Fades Fast After 45 10/26/2009

But healthy habits can stave off the inevitable declines, research finds

Is Smoking Tougher on Women? 10/25/2009

Research suggests they're more susceptible to dangers of tobacco

Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons 10/23/2009

Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior