The Medical Minute: Getting Ahead of Head and Neck Cancer
Penn State HealthThe warning signs of head and neck cancer can be easy to miss. But according to a Penn State Health physician, prevention is possible.
The warning signs of head and neck cancer can be easy to miss. But according to a Penn State Health physician, prevention is possible.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network聽(NCCN)鈥攁n alliance of leading cancer centers鈥攃elebrated 30 years of helping people with cancer to live better lives during the NCCN 2025 Annual Conference, March 28-30 in Orlando, Florida. The yearly event brings together leading minds and subject matter experts in front of a multidisciplinary audience to share the latest recommendations for cancer treatment and prevention.
Young adults in pain start using cannabis earlier and are more likely to mix it with alcohol, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little over 76 million years of life gained in the United States during 1970-2022 due to substantial reductions in smoking prevalence driven by tobacco control. The study is published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.
Since 2021, when lung cancer screening guidelines began to include younger people and those with a lower smoking history, the number of screenings climbed, but significant gaps remain, especially among people with limited access to healthcare.
Electronic cigarettes use may pose lower cardiovascular risks in people living with HIV compared to tobacco cigarette use, new UCLA-led research shows. The study, published in JAHA, uses a novel laboratory model to examine the early stages of atherogenesis鈥攖he buildup of fats and cholesterol in the arteries.
While cigarette smoking rates have plummeted from nearly 50% of adults in the 1960s to just under 12% in 2022, people use other tobacco products at about the same rate as they always have.
Florida State University researchers will use new funding from the National Science Foundation to investigate mechanisms that drive wildfire spread.
The tobacco industry has set its sights on Africa, exploiting regulatory loopholes and targeting a rapidly growing youth population with new nicotine products.
A new study from UC San Diego researchers settles a longstanding question: Does vaping help you quit? According to their results, the answer is no.
Cigarette smokers are more likely to die from heart disease than lung cancer. Here, a physician explains how vaping affects the cardiovascular system and your overall health.
Colorectal cancer incidence rates continue to rise in those under age 50 -- a trend that underscores the need for increased awareness and early detection. During this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, experts from Hackensack Meridian Health are available to discuss this trend, along with a patient diagnosed with CRC at age 37 while pregnant.
Current and former smokers are significantly more likely to develop an aortic aneurysm than nonsmokers. An Ultrasound or CT scan can help spot an aortic aneurysm before it ruptures
Smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to some unexplained strokes in younger adults, mainly in male individuals and in people ages 45 to 49, according to a study published in the February 19, 2025, online issue of Neurology庐 Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Combining bupropion medication and a behavioral counseling program dramatically increased quit rates among people living with HIV who smoked.
In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society, researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol cigarettes were higher than non-menthol cigarettes for death from any cause and cardiovascular diseases, especially heart diseases. Higher risks were evident in individuals who had quit smoking and at high smoking intensities.
he research team led by Dr. Heh-In Im at the Center for Brain Disorders of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has identified a novel brain region and neural mechanism involved in regulating nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
A new study from the George Washington University examined AI-powered chatbot responses to smokers who asked for information about ways to kick the habit.
Cleveland Clinic Survey: Many Americans Unaware of Heart Health Risks, Skip Medication Doses Approximately 40% of Americans do not recognize the dangers of alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and sleep deprivation