Cigarette smoking
Nicotine Patches, Nasal Sprays May Also Cut Alcohol Consumption: Study
The study found that participants reduced their alcohol intake on nicotine replacement therapy as well as prescription drugs.
Why the Biden Administration Wants to Hand Out 'Safe Smoking' Kits
The Department of Health and Human Services is offering grants aimed at reducing harm from substance abuse.
Misinformation Threatens Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Harm
Accessibility and acceptability (through flavors, cost, or other means) of alternative, safer tobacco products are key to tobacco harm reduction.
Graphic Clip of Black Cigarette-Damaged Lungs Sees Smokers Quit on the Spot
Smoking is the cause of more than 480,000 fatalities each year in America, accounting for almost one in five deaths nationwide, according to the CDC.
Car Bursts Into Flames As Driver Uses Hand Sanitizer and Smokes Cigarette
On Thursday afternoon, a 66-year-old male driver found himself in a fiery inferno after he lit up a cigarette while using hand sanitizer to clean his hands.
Average Juul Employee Is About to Be a Millionaire
Juul argues that teaming up with Marlboro will help in its mission to "eliminate cigarettes."
Ex-smokers Relapse Because They Crave Lost Identity
Researchers believe ex-smokers not only relapse because of the physical cravings of cigarettes, but also psychological ones.
Smoking Linked to Deposits in Brain's Memory Organ
Calcification was found in the hippocampus, a small organ which plays a key role in our brain's ability to store memories.
CBDs in Marijuana Can Help Smokers Kick Habit
A new study found that CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can help people cut down on smoking.
Cigarette Smoke Chemicals Could Be in Non-smoking Air
The study sheds light on the little-understood chemicals left behind years after a cigarette has been put out.
So Many People Start Smoking Daily After First Puff
Researchers believe the finding highlights the importance of prevention over smoking cessation programs.
People Who Smoke Are Less Attractive to Others
People can tell if you smoke just by looking at your face.
Study Finds Half of U.S. Cancers Are Preventable
Shaming people for their behavior is probably not going to be a good public health strategy. But emphasizing screening and other preventive measures could help.
E-cigarettes With Nicotine Can Damage Your Heart
"If you do not smoke already, do not start using e-cigarettes. They are not harmless," experts warn.
Standing at Work as Unhealthy as Cigarettes, Study Says
Prolonged standing could lead to cardiovascular and other health risks, study researchers found.
Cigarette smoke from clothes can damage brain, liver
Tobacco residual exposure from clothes and furniture could potentially lead to brain and liver damage.
Smoking and Drinking Causes Memory Loss
Drinking and smoking impair memory when used separately, when used together they intensify the effect.
Cold Turkey Is the Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking
A new study suggests people who pick a specific date to toss the cigarettes are more likely to completely kick the habit.
For Teens, E-Cigarette Use Leads To Cigarette Smoking
Vaping could be a gateway drug for young people.
