The Secret To Stop Smoking And Fitting Into That Black Dress May Be A One Worded Answer―Love

Medicine & Technology Jan 24, 2015

Putting down that cigarette can be just as hard as saying no to a freshly baked batch of cookies. But a key to adhering to positive behavioral changes may just be not practicing them alone.

Are E-Cigs Really Healthier, Or Could Chemicals Like Formaldehyde Be Hiding In Sweet Smoke?

Jan 23, 2015

According to a new study the vapor produced by an e-cigarette can contain cancer-causing formaldehyde, at levels up to fifteen percent higher than regular cigarettes.

Loved Ones Can Be the Key to Losing Weight or Quitting Smoking

Jan 23, 2015

Anyone who has ever tried to quit smoking knows just how hard it can be. Though a new study suggests that if you want to quit smoking, lose weight, or just change an annoying habit, getting help from someone you love could be the key to success.

Novartis Seeking Approval for Medication to Treat 'Smoker's Cough'

Jan 09, 2015

Novartis AG, a Swiss drug maker, is seeking U.S. regulatory approval for two new drugs designed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), otherwise known as "smoker's cough". Approval of the drugs could generate an additional $1.4 billion for the company, while helping chronic smokers breathe a little clearer in the process.

The Effects of a Woman’s Menstrual Cycle Could Effect Attempts to Quit Smoking

Jan 08, 2015

According to a new study, it appears that a woman's ovulation calendar could effect how easy or difficult it is for her to quit smoking cold turkey. Adrianna Mendrek, lead researcher from the University of Montreal, said her findings emphasize the need for gender-based smoking cessation therapies that also take menstrual cycle phase into consideration.

Create A Plan to Quit Smoking to Increase Your Chances of Success

Jan 07, 2015

If you have decided that you want to give up smoking for good, create a plan for quitting so that you are prepared for the physical and emotional side effects that can occur when you give up tobacco.

Tips to Kick Your Smoking Habit in 2015

Jan 05, 2015

With the new year smokers everywhere are deciding to put down the cigarettes for good. The American Lung Association has some tips to help smokers put tobacco down for good.

How Tales of Rotting May Inspire Smokers to Quit

Jan 04, 2015

A new campaign developed by the Public Health England (PHE) organization aimed at encouraging long-term smokers to quit may have people putting their cigarettes down after warning smokers about how smoking "rots" the body from within. The new graphic online and in-print billboard advertisements feature a roll-up cigarette full of decaying tissue. And while the images are rather graphic, some even saying too uncomfortable for an international campaign, the organization is clearly defending the aim of the ads, claiming they're intended to try and shock smokers into giving up the potentially lethal habit.

Smoking Linked To Loss Of Y Chromosome Amongst Men, Leading To Shorter Life Span

Dec 09, 2014

Ever wondered why men who smoke have a shorter life spans compared to female smokers? A recent study may have provided the answer for this query as it revealed an association between smoking and loss of the Y chromosome in male smokers. According to the Uppsala University (in Sweden) research which was published in the journal Science, male smokers were three times more likely to lose their Y chromosomes, compared with non-smoking men.