I remember the day I started smoking like it was yesterday. I was 13 years old. My friends and I had planned this for days. We were excited and scared. And stupid. It was easy to get money for ...

Smoking cigars can adversely affect a person’s health. In some ways, smoking them is worse than smoking cigarettes due to their contents. However, there are several ways a person can quit cigar ...

The CDC is not taking any more butts when it comes to smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the 2024 version of its federally funded national tobacco education ...

In 2024, smoking among U.S. adults fell below 10 percent for the first time in recorded history—an achievement that should be ...

As we look with hope for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, “what now?” is the big scary question. We all know that the pandemic has made things worse in so many ways, and cigarette smoking is one of ...

Smoking, and its harmful substances such as nicotine, can harm almost every part of the body, including the brain. It can also lead to other brain conditions, such as cancer, dementia, and stroke.

When someone has been smoking for decades, one question often comes up: Is it too late to quit? Many long-term smokers assume that the damage has already been done and stopping now may not improve ...

There are many options to help you quit smoking, each with their own pros and cons. Finding the approach that works best for you can help make the process easier. Smoking is considered one of the ...

March 13 is "No Smoking Day" — the perfect excuse to say goodbye to cigarettes once and for all! Whether you’ve tried before or are just getting started, today’s the day to kick those bad habits to ...