Exposure to secondhand smoke could increase the risk of developing oral cancer by 51 percent for individuals, according to a new meta-analysis of prior cancer studies, published in the journal Tobacco ...

Medical gloves are disposable gloves used during medical examinations and procedures to help prevent cross-contamination between caregivers and patients. [File, Standard] Kenya is grappling with ...

We compared smoking habits among medical and nursing students, and examined whether these habits changed during the course of education for each cohort. Method: Over 1,100 medical and nursing ...

Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Sustained smoking cessation was associated with a reduced risk of many cancers, particularly when quitting occurred before the age ...

Smoking significantly amplifies the risk of degenerative spine diseases, impacting recovery from spinal surgery and heightening pain perception. Nicotine restricts blood flow and nutrient delivery ...

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There is no doubt that smoking can have serious consequences for a person's health, but just how much effect can it have on your life expectancy? We take a look at some stats... Researchers at ...

U.S. Medical Glove Co. today announced a new contract worth $80 million to help a United Arab Emirates-based corporation gear up to make its own medical and surgical exam gloves with its machines.

The analysis suggests speeding up progress toward ending smoking could deliver substantial population health benefits over the next three decades. Findings from the study suggest that, based on ...

Previous studies have consistently demonstrated that quitting smoking at any age yields health benefits. This is the first study to quantify the impact of quitting smoking for individuals older ...

The partnership, nearly two years in the making, is a deal between an Indigenous-owned business and the Provincial Health Services Authority to provide Indigenous-branded medical gloves to ...

I've tested dozens of the best grills and years of grilling have taught me that inhaling grill smoke can be pretty painful. I ...