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Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging

FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Alcoholics who smoke have more problems with memory, problem solving and quick thinking than those who are nonsmokers, researchers have found.

Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile

(HealthDay News) -- For people who smoke or are tempted to begin lighting up, consider what smoking can do to your smile.

1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC

THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.

'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests

TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.

Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds

MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Job stress increases the risk of heart disease, but living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce that risk, a new study says.

Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds

THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Eating vegetables that naturally contain nicotine, such as peppers and tomatoes, may reduce your risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs

TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin C may help prevent lung problems in babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy, according to a small new study.

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots

THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- You can reduce your risk of potentially deadly blood clots by following seven simple lifestyle steps, a new study suggests.

'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'

THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Heart disease risk factors can lead to a decline in brain function in both younger and older adults, Dutch researchers report.

Secondhand Smoke Tied to Lower 'Good' Cholesterol in Teen Girls

TUESDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to secondhand smoke at home appears to lower teen girls' levels of the "good" cholesterol -- the substance that reduces heart disease risk, researchers report.