Radon and smoking are both known causes of lung cancer, but when someone is exposed to both, the results can be deadly.

The dangers of smoking are well-documented, from lung disease to heart issues, but one of the most significant yet often overlooked risks is its association with various types of oral cancer. Tobacco ...

Ever-smokers receiving immunotherapy for gastric and esophageal cancers showed better survival outcomes but higher relapse and death risks in curative settings. Tobacco use significantly impacts ...

There's big cancer news this month. The American Cancer Society reports that for the first time, the five-year survival rate ...

Lighting up a cigarette may feel like a quick stress reliever, a routine you’ve grown used to, or even a habit you think you can control. But behind every puff lies a silent buildup of damage, changes ...

Starting smoking cessation treatment within 9 months of a cancer diagnosis was associated with improved survival across various cancer types, with the greatest survival benefit observed among patients ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lung cancer rates and deaths have fallen precipitously in recent decades overall — but diagnoses are rising for nonsmokers. (Getty ...

The Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act of 1965 mandated that all cigarette packages carry a warning: "Caution: Cigarette Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Health." Nearly 20 years later, ...

Recreational use of marijuana has gained a lot of momentum since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize it in 2012. According to a recent poll by Gallup, roughly 15 percent of ...

Lighting up first thing ups risk of lung, head and neck cancers, study finds. Aug. 8, 2011— -- A cigarette first thing in the morning may light up the risk of lung and head and neck cancers, ...