A cigarette dangling from your lip may be very Brat, but as a former smoker, I can assure you it is one of the worst vices you can take up. It not only robs you of your looks and empties your wallet, ...

It’s a number to celebrate: 3.9 million. That’s the estimated number of Americans saved from lung cancer since 1970 through efforts to curb cigarette smoking. Seen another way, this translates to over ...

While the number of smokers is at a historical low, data demonstrates that smoking still affects public health. Smoking increases the risk of heart and lung disease, affects bone health, and increases ...

Share on Pinterest New research found that people who vape and smoke cigarettes are less likely to quit than people who only smoke cigarettes. Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Vaping does not help most ...

Tuberculosis (TB) patients who smoke will recover far more quickly if they can quit—and help could come from their mobile ...

It's a number to celebrate -- 3.9 million. That's the likely number of Americans saved from lung cancer since 1970 with ...

New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine adds to existing evidence that smoking fewer cigarettes does not eliminate cardiovascular disease risk, and quitting entirely is the most effective strategy ...

Quitting smoking often leads to weight gain due to a combination of decreased metabolism and increased eating. The metabolic boost from nicotine accounts for 31% of weight gain, while increased eating ...