America has done a national about-face on tobacco, and anti-tobacco campaigns are prominent. Is meat next?

Has your teen tried smoking from a hookah pipe? It's often thought to be less dangerous than cigarettes, but that may be a myth.

Everyone seems to vow to lose weight in the new year. But what other healthy habits should you develop?

Although this new technology seems like a safer alternative to smoking tobacco, is it really just "harmless water vapor"?

When you're thinking of lying during a doctor appointment, consider this: does the lie outweigh the risk of a health consequence?

Don't let your children be subject to ads that may endanger their health.

E-cigarettes promise a safe and effective alternative to the real ones. But what potential dangers do they hold for you? Or, for your kids?

Each year more than 200,000 Americans get an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which can cause massive internal bleeding and death.

Everyday people, and celebrities such as Matt Damon and Charlize Theron, have turned to hypnosis to help nix a bad habit and improve their general health.

Bad breath? Dry mouth? Dental problems can reveal a great deal about your general health and even serious medical issues.

An estimated 80% of American adults currently have some form of gum disease. Do YOU?

But even Ohio, like you, gets a do-over.

Let’s see if Governor Kasich really cares about jobs for Ohio, and tax reduction for its citizens and businesses.

The largest cost increase that is causing the largest need for increased taxes in Ohio, is the removal by prior Governor Strickland of the 40 million for tobacco prevention in Ohio. I live in Ohio and work at the Cleveland Clinic, so I really care about Ohio. 

Since this move, Ohio spends less for tobacco prevention than any other state.

The Result? We have gone from 20.2 % smoking rate for adults in our state in 2009 (similar to the national average) to 25.4% now, while the rest of the USA has fallen to 19.2%  (CDC data from every two year surveys). 

Each smoker costs about $2000 more per year in direct medical costs.

Now, more than ever, it is important to adopt a strict smoke-free home and car policy to help reduce tobacco smoke exposure for children.