Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. It causes chronic lung disease and predisposes individuals to acute lung injury and pulmonary infection. Alveolar macrophages are ...

US smoking rates had dropped from 23 percent in 2000 to 19 percent in 2010 (a 17 percent decrease); from 2010 to 2021, the period during which e-cigarettes were introduced and used widely, smoking ...

Engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviors is suboptimal. The vast majority of the US population does not meet current recommendations. A healthy lifestyle is defined by consuming a healthy dietary ...

In 2010, the American Heart Association defined a novel construct of cardiovascular health to promote a paradigm shift from a focus solely on disease treatment to one inclusive of positive health ...

Despite global anti-smoking efforts, high smoking rates persist in countries like Nauru and Myanmar due to cultural norms and economic factors. The US sees a decline in cigarette smoking but a ...

Call it pressure. Call it great expectations. Whatever its name the result is the same: school stress. It starts as soon as kindergarten. It turns play into competitive sport. It turns the joy of ...

Regular physical activity, smoking cessation, stress reduction and diet can all impact cholesterol. In fact, fiber-rich diets are associated with heart health and a reduced risk of heart disease.

D espite ongoing efforts to reduce tobacco use, this demographic continues to exhibit substantial smoking rates, leading to preventable diseases and premature mortality. 1. This overview examines the ...

7 tips to quit smoking. Smoking can affect nearly every organ in the body. Beyond physical health, smoking can impair mental well-being and reduce quality of life. It also poses serious risks to those ...