Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs.But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...

A new report card on Iowa’s smoking policies gives the state an abysmal grade point average. In the five categories, Iowa ...

To protect your eye health and support your vision, these are 10 simple things you can do every day for your eyes.

Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including Ohio canal legislation, a railroad plan and an ...

The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded ...

The Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) and RiverValley Behavioral Health (RVBH) were recently recognized for their tobacco-free initiatives, aimed at making a lasting impact on community ...

Vaping was just a way to pass the time, until it sent her into a coma. Petrea Mckeithen, of Wilkes-Barre, a 26-year-old ...

The CDC says that almost half of Americans have at least one risk factor for heart disease. That's why you should get screenings regularly. Now let's dig into when you should. Hint: it's before ...

Q: Our association adopted a rule banning all smoking anywhere on the premises, including inside individual units, except for ...

Allison Ciaccio had a respiratory illness that wouldn't go away. Repeated follow-ups found Stage I lung cancer.

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