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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

May 9 (UPI) --Smoking can't explain why women are more at risk for COPD, a new study says. Women are about 50% more likely than men to develop COPD even though they are less likely to smoke, ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Older women who said they were current smokers had 35% higher risk for any fracture than those who never smoked.