Smoking Rate Drops Among US Adults

Medicine & Technology Sep 03, 2015

A new national survey study has shown that in the year 2015 less American adults are regular smokers.

Are the Ads Right? The Battle Against Tobacco Rages On Against a New Threat

May 25, 2015

While the ads might say that e-cigarettes are a much safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, recent studies are beginning to show that they contain chemicals that can be just as harmful to your health as smoking.

Some Smokers’ Brains Hardwired for Quitting Success

May 13, 2015

Have you ever wondered why you have had such a hard time quitting smoking while other people you know simply put them down and never looked back? In a new study, researchers found that the brains of smokers who do manage to quit may actually be "hardwired" for success in kicking the habit.

China Hikes Cigarette Tax in Hopes of Curbing Consumption

May 09, 2015

If you're a smoker in China, you'll be paying about a penny more per puff, now that the Chinese government has decided to hike taxes on cigarettes. In an effort to curb the public's avid consumption, while at the same time raise tax revenue, the government announced Friday they will be increasing taxes on cigarettes from 5% to 11%, beginning May 10.

Smoking In Front of Kids Could Increase Heart Disease Risk

Mar 25, 2015

New research now suggests that teens that are exposed to smoking by their parents could have a higher risk of developing heart disease in adulthood compared to those whose parents didn't smoke.

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.

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.

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.

Hookah Leads To Increased Probability Of Smoking Cigarettes Amongst Teens

Dec 10, 2014

Waterpipe, narghile, arghila, qalyān, shisha-- all these refer to Hookah, a single or multi-stemmed instrument for vaporizing and smoking flavored tobacco called shisha. In recent years Hookah smoking has been a popular activity among college students due to its flavor, smell and sweet taste; as well as it has also been used as a tool for socialization. A new study, however, reveals that Hookah smoking may eventually increase the risk of cigarette smoking in adolescents.

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.