Many people might think that smoking a few cigarettes a week is not harmful; a new research states that yet low levels of tobacco exposure might cause lung diseases. Recently a study had published in the Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine,... 

Since the war on cancer was declared by then president Nixon in 1971 much effort has been devoted to the war. So how are we doing? In 2007 there were 12 million new cases of cancer reported world wide and 7.5 million deaths.These numbers are projected... 

  A discouraged report has been published by some experts that show negative effect of sugar and salt on our health. Information in the Journal of the American Medical Association slams sugar, finding that people who consumed more added sugar were more... 

Many obese teens don’t like to look in the mirror and to see every time “the same” body. Bariatric surgery, while not without risks, can be a triumphant method to lose weight, influence health, and boost life expectancy. The process is performed... 

In the previous blog I wrote about problems with long term use of medications particularly those used for lifestyle related conditions. It looks like The American Medical association agrees with me. The association’s Archives of Internal Medicine Journal... 

First, the good news: better treatments saved the lives of about 38,000 childhood cancer patients between 1975 and 2006, with overall survival rates now at about 80%, according to a report published online yesterday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.... 

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is finding itself in a bucket of hot … chicken. The breast cancer charity’s latest addition to the pink ribbon product army is KFC, which is selling “specially designed pink buckets of grilled and Original Recipe... 

A recent study has found that women have a subconscious fear of getting fat. Apparently, when they see an overweight woman, their brain reacts negatively, increasing feelings of unhappiness and even self loathing, say researchers. While this is hardly... 

Fruits and veggies have been highly promoted in the recent past as effective measures in preventing cancer, However, recent study suggests that while fruits and veggies may have a very healthy effect on the heart, they are not very effective in preventing... 

Starting today, you’ll see a new byline on the Health Blog. I’ve long been a fan of The Wall Street Journal’s health and health-business coverage, and I’m looking forward to being a part of it by continuing the strong three-year tradition of...