Behind the fragrant smoke and social atmosphere of hookah lounges lies a growing public health concern that medical experts increasingly warn about. As hookah bars multiply across urban centers and ...

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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 ...

Every type of smoking poses serious risks to heart health, from traditional cigarettes to modern alternatives like vaping. While many people recognize smoking’s connection to lung disease, its effects ...

Smoking instead of injecting drugs can reduce harm, but a new study shows opioid smokers are four times as likely to suffer severe burns.

Even a few cigarettes a day dramatically raise your odds of heart attack, stroke, and early death, but the moment you quit, your body begins a powerful recovery that accelerates over the next two ...

A study has found that even after just two years of quitting smoking, the risk of developing lung cancer begins to decrease ...

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 ...

Today, March 11, 2026, is being observed as No Smoking Day, an annual awareness campaign marked every year on the second Wednesday of March. The day aims to encourage smokers to take a step toward ...

Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported the lowest smoking rates on record in 2024, according to CDC and FDA data, but that trend may be in jeopardy. “Overall, the ...