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January 14, 2025

A guide to smoking cessation

Considering quitting smoking? Our experts provide tips and resources for helping you along your journey to better health.

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Medications can help people quit smoking

Quitting cigarettes is tough, we know, but meds can help.

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Experts answer common questions about lung cancer screening

Lung screening is for certain people with a smoking history. It’s not scary. It could save your life.

What do I need to know about lung cancer?

We answer your top six questions about this deadly disease.

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Quitting smoking: weaning off cigarettes vs. cold turkey

Which is the better strategy to quit smoking?

Who should be screened for lung cancer?

High-tech imaging can detect lung cancer in its early stages, when it's most treatable.

What to know about smoking, and how to quit

Cigarettes are a tough habit to break. Here's motivation and some strategy.

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Trying to quit smoking? Keep at it!

Most smokers make several attempts to go tobacco-free before quitting cigarettes for good. So take heart, and keep trying.

The emotional side of being screened for lung cancer

Experts hear some common fears from patients. Here they offer some reassurance.

4 healthy lifestyle habits you need to adopt (based on Vanderbilt research)

These four habits are the best for preventing serious health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Top 10 ways to improve health in the new year

Our health reflects our everyday habits. Here are the best habits to adopt to improve overall health.

How to support a spouse who’s quitting smoking

Quitting smoking can be tough, thanks to the symptoms of withdrawing from nicotine. Here are the do's and don'ts to help your spouse succeed.

E-cigarettes: What parents need to know

If your teenager is using e-cigarettes ("vaping"), don't brush it off, thinking it's not as bad as regular smoking. E-cigs carry risks of their own.