By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Fat stacks of cash can provide powerful ...

While smoking is a key risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significant prevalence also exists among nonsmokers, highlighting the need for broader public health strategies.

Medicaid policies that require patients to go for tobacco-cessation counseling before they get a nicotine patch or some other type of anti-smoking drug actually lead to a reduction in the use of such ...

Data show insurers hit smokers and the obese for up to 22% more than non-smokers and those of lower weight.

(Reuters) - Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness program and voluntary screenings. It also ...

Psychology Professor Anita Blanchard has a pretty sweet deal with her employer. Even if the 40-something mother of three leaves her job at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the state of ...