Emphysema may increase risk of ruptured aneurysms
Mar 19, 2019
Older adults with emphysema may face a higher risk of bleeding strokes and ruptured aortic aneurysms, a new study finds.
Tobacco News
Dramatic rise of e-cigarettes and new tobacco products poses major public health concern
Mar 13, 2019
A new generation of tobacco products threatens to addict a new generation of users to nicotine, a report warns.
Smoking doubles risk of stroke among African-Americans
Mar 8, 2019
African-Americans who smoke are two times more likely to have a stroke than those who don't smoke, according to new research.
Hookah smoking gains popularity amid growing evidence of health risks
Jan 15, 2019
Hookah smoking isn't a safe tobacco alternative and may be just as harmful as cigarettes.
Staying quit: How to stop smoking for good
Dec 5, 2018
For smokers trying to quit, staying smoke-free requires dealing with cravings, weight gain and other threats to quitting for good.
Officials seek ways to help teens understand dangers of e-cigarettes
Nov 20, 2018
Teenagers are vaping at unprecedented levels, a disturbing trend that experts say is putting future generations at higher risk of untold health problems because of nicotine addiction.
Study: E-cigarettes may damage blood vessels
Nov 5, 2018
New research shows that chemicals in e-cigarettes may harm blood vessels, adding to the growing list of concerns about their safety.
How to beat the triggers that make you crave a cigarette
Oct 30, 2018
Physical cravings combined with environmental, behavioral and personal triggers can make it difficult to quit smoking. Here's how to beat them.
Why it's so hard to quit smoking
Oct 17, 2018
The science behind nicotine addiction is clear, yet many people still don't realize cigarettes are as hard to quit as cocaine or heroin.
Smokers with peripheral artery disease not getting enough help from doctors
Oct 3, 2018
Doctors are not doing nearly enough to help peripheral artery disease patients quit smoking, a key risk factor for the disease, a new study shows.