CDC Director’s Briefing: Smokers Campaign 2013 Tips
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. In this Director’s Briefing video, CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talks about the launch…
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8 Natural Remedies To Quit Smoking
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions a commitment to stop smoking? If so, good job to taking that first step. Now, how exactly do…
Can Exercise Help You Quit Smoking?
Smokers who are trying to quit might want to take a jog the next time a cigarette craving overtakes them, a new research review suggests.…
The Top 3 Causes Of Cancer
According to Otis Brawley, M.D., the Chief Medical Officer at the American Cancer Society, two-thirds of cancer cases in the U.S. develop from preventable causes. Other…
Trying To Quit Smoking? Eat More Fruit & Veggies!
People trying to quit smoking are three times more likely to succeed if they eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.…
Smoking Linked To Early Menopause & More Hot Flashes
There are countless reasons why women who smoke should kick the habit for their health, but here’s a few more. Researchers have found that women…
The Top 3 Diseases Killing Black Women
The good news? The leading threats to women’s health, at least the majority of them, can be prevented. The not-so-great part? Many people don’t know…
5 Lies To NEVER Tell Your Doctor
About a third of men and women in the United States admit to lying to their doctors, according to a 2010 survey. But keeping secrets…
The Surprising Link Between Secondhand Smoke & Hearing Loss
If you can’t manage to quit smoking to improve your own health, do it for your kids’ hearing. Teenagers who have been exposed to secondhand…
Natural Remedies For Smoking
(BlackDoctor.org) — Support is readily available to help you stop smoking and stay smoke-free for life. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care…
Outsmart Your Brain To Stop Smoking
If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking, you know how tough it can be. And you’re not alone – 70% of smokers want to stop,…
The Bottom Line On Smoking & Asthma
Secondhand smoke is bad for everyone’s health, but even worse for the millions of children and adults with asthma: If you have asthma, any exposure…
Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain
Many smokers worry that they’ll gain weight if they try to quit. Some even use that concern as a reason not to quit. That’s a…
“Predatory” Cigarette Ads Target Black Teens
Menthol cigarettes are marketed to African-American youths in a “predatory” manner through more ads and lower prices near California high schools, said a US study…
No Ifs, Ands Or Butts About It
If you’re a smoker, chances are you’ve already tried to quit. So you know from experience that it’s not easy. Many ex-smokers say quitting was…
The Easiest Ways To Quit Smoking
Smoking-related diseases claim the lives of 430,700 Americans each year; of these 430,700 Americans, 45,000 are Black. African Americans continue to suffer disproportionately from chronic…
