Scientists at the University of Copenhagen discovered that smoking directly triggers the growth of visceral adipose tissue.

Smokers who quit with the help of e-cigarettes often continue vaping, but it is not known whether this promotes or prevents ...

A new study from the American Cancer Society, published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, highlights the health risks associated with "dual use" of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Analyzing ...

Radon and smoking are both known causes of lung cancer, but when someone is exposed to both, the results can be deadly.

Smoking hurts everyone, but women under the age of 50 who smoke are at four to five times greater risk for having a heart attack, according to KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo. He says most people ...

You might think that not smoking keeps you safe, but secondhand smoke, which is another name for passive smoking, is not safe at all. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that ...

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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - New research from Cincinnati Children's Hospital reveals that thirdhand smoke, the residue left by tobacco smoke in environments, poses a significant health risk to children, even ...

For years, smokers searching for a “healthier” option have turned to e-cigarettes and vapes, hoping to ditch the dangers of tobacco. But as research continues, one thing is becoming clearer: neither ...

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 ...