Health leaders across the North East are supporting plans to create a smoke-free generation with less than one year to go ...

New research suggests that while vaping can increase plaque and inflammation, its effects on gum disease remain unclear. Should vapers be worried? Here's what the latest science reveals. Study: The ...

May 16 -- FRIDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Highlighting the negative impact tobacco use has on cardiovascular health, researchers say that heavy smokers were 2.5 times more likely to die than their ...

California is the first state to take an action against third-hand smoking. To know what it means, what its harmful effects ...

Smoking is an established risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). Smoking also worsens the course of disease for people who already have MS. MS is an inflammatory disease that involves the breakdown ...

Although the research on vaping is still new, experts don’t think it’s a great way to quit smoking. Vaping still carries its own risks. Some people may use vape products, or e-cigarettes, for smoking ...

Bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise must be tackled as early as possible to boost the odds of a happy and healthy old age. Bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking and ...

Vaping vendors often sell their products as “healthier” tobacco alternatives or a way to quit cigarettes. However, vapes still have risks and are most beneficial as a step on the journey to becoming ...

Researchers are still investigating the link between smoking and hypothyroidism. Although smoking does appear to affect the thyroid, its exact nature remains controversial. Experts believe smoking can ...

One popular recreational drug on the streets of Nigeria is Colorado or colos, but what are the side effects? In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a concerning rise in the use of synthetic drugs, ...