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Breast implants saved a man's life during a lung transplant. Here's how.
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine used breast implants and an artificial lung to keep a patient stabilized until his double-lung transplant.
Millions more people need lung cancer screening, ACS says
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest millions more people should get yearly lung cancer screenings than were previously recommended to.
Is vaping healthier than smoking?
Experts agree that all else being equal, it is better to vape than to smoke traditional cigarettes, but e-cigarettes come with their own risks.
Daily smoking linked to brain shrinkage in massive study
A study involving more than 28,000 people strongly supports the idea that daily smoking shrinks the brain.
Quitting smoking by age 35 brings your risk of death in line with 'never smokers'
Smokers who quit, particularly at young ages, show much lower mortality rates than those who continue smoking.
Dietary Supplements Instill Illusion of Invincibility
The bad news? There's no proof that vitamins are a magic bullet.
Does Vaping Have Any Benefits?
When comparing the dangers of e-cigarettes to cigarettes, some experts believe the health risks of e-cigs are not as serious as those from cigarettes.
For Cancer Risk, a Bottle of Wine Equals This Many Cigarettes
Drinking a bottle of wine per week may be like smoking five to 10 cigarettes in terms of cancer risk.
