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 ...

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Most people who smoke have tried to quit many times. Maybe it feels like you’ve tried everything and nothing worked. But there’s good news: We now know much more about what works best to help people ...

That first cigarette can lead to a lifetime of dependency, as well as cancer, strokes, heart attacks … Here’s why smokers crave their nicotine hit – and how they can fight back ...

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 ...

The fight to stamp out cigarettes may be heading in a mind-bending new direction. Research published this week found that a ...

In ongoing efforts to pinpoint the best evidence-based ways to quit smoking, a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has turned her attention to a tobacco-free product gaining ...

Statistically speaking, cigarette smoking leads to eighty-seven percent of lung cancer, as deaths are tied to its prevalent usage. There's no way around it, smoking is bad for your health. As a matter ...

When you decide to quit smoking, should you go “cold turkey” or “warm turkey?” In other words, should you quit suddenly or cut down gradually and then quit? Surprise! There was a recent study on just ...

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 ...

What you should know about the long-term effects of smoking [ProHealth] At first, it may seem harmless, just a puff here and there. But over time, smoking takes a toll on your body in ways you may not ...