The researchers found that women had a higher prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than men (7.8% versus 6.5%), despite lower exposure to cigarette smoke. HealthDay News — Among adults ...

After receiving a lung cancer diagnosis, Christy Erickson of Macon resolved to live out her fantasy of pulling a UPS truck in a Strongman competition. “Part of me just decided that I have to use the ...

New research reveals that women have roughly 50% greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to men, even when accounting for smoking history and other risk ...

Women are as willing as men to quit smoking; however, their motivation patterns differ, and they are more likely to seek help through smoking cessation consultations. Evidence from the literature and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers found a significantly increased adjusted risk for COPD diagnosis among women vs. men. Women had a ...

Smoking hurts everyone, but women under the age of 50 who smoke are at four to five times greater risk for having a heart attack, according to KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo. He says most people ...

Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps a person can take to improve their health. But research suggests that women face unique challenges that make it harder to stop smoking and remain ...