DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband (age 71) received a diagnosis of polycythemia vera a few years ago. I understand this variety of polycythemia isn’t caused by smoking, but we know that smoking does make it ...

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

Teenagers might view smoking as a symbol of sophistication, but a recent study highlights its far-reaching consequences, including a significantly increased risk of chronic lung disease in adulthood.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers who underestimate the risks of smoking -- or overestimate the social value -- are substantially more likely than their peers to take up the habit, a new study ...

New research uncovers how obesity amplifies long COVID risks and why smoking's impact may be limited to memory problems, providing fresh insights into post-COVID health challenges. Study: Influence of ...

Smoking is one of the most damaging habits for overall health, and your skin is no exception. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that smoking kills over 8 million people each year, with ...

Light ex-smokers quickly reduce CVD risk to levels similar to never-smokers, while heavy ex-smokers take over 25 years to achieve comparable risk levels. The study used data from the Korean National ...

A recent study using national data highlights the strong association between smoking in childhood and increased COPD prevalence in adulthood, emphasizing the urgent need for prevention strategies ...

For years, scientists have linked smoking with conditions affecting vital organs of the body like the lungs, liver, and heart, but this habit also affects other, less discussed organs, like the tongue ...

This evidence challenges the popular belief that vaping is a safe way to quit smoking. While e-cigarettes produce vapour ...

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 ...

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