Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Strict controls on the sale of cigarettes to youth may also reduce adult smoking, a new study suggests.

Tobacco Ads Spark Teen Smoking, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- The more tobacco advertising teenagers see, the more likely they are to start smoking, according to a new study.

Pent-Up Stress Could Harm Health of Middle-Aged Women

FRIDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- Many middle-aged women develop aches and pains and other physical symptoms as a result of chronic stress, according to a decades-long study.

Your Stroke Risk Can Shrink With 7 Lifestyle Changes

THURSDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- Certain lifestyle changes could greatly reduce your stroke risk, according to a new study.

Smokers Cost Employers Thousands More Than Nonsmokers

TUESDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to nonsmoking employees, every staff member who lights up costs their employer nearly $6,000 more each year, according to a new report.

More Proof Healthy Living, Not Smoking Pay Off

MONDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that a healthy lifestyle will not only protect your heart health but also reduce your risk of death.

Joblessness Tied to Shortened Lifespans for Less-Educated Women

THURSDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- Life expectancy among less-educated white women is decreasing while their better-educated peers are gaining longevity, a new study finds.

More Booze in Movies for Kids, Study Finds

TUESDAY, May 28 (HealthDay News) -- More movies approved for young viewers are showing alcohol brands, a trend that could influence teen drinking, researchers say.

High Cadmium Levels May Raise Risk for Dying From Liver Disease: Study

FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- People with high levels of cadmium in their urine are much more likely to die of liver disease than those with lower levels, a new study finds.

COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured

WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Roughly four in 10 uninsured patients who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) actually do not have the lung disease, a small new study suggests.