Thirdhand Smoke Triggers DNA Damage in Human Cells

Thirdhand Smoke Triggers DNA Damage in Human Cells

Study documents the health risks associated with noxious residue that clings to surfaces

Check Out the First Photo of Lindsay Lohan in Rehab

Check Out the First Photo of Lindsay Lohan in Rehab

The 26-year-old star is looking better than ever

Women Smokers Have It Worse Than Men, Specialists Claim

Women Smokers Have It Worse Than Men, Specialists Claim

Women are more likely than men to develop colon cancer because of smoking

Smokers Respond Better to Strong Arguments, Ignore Flashy Editing

Smokers Respond Better to Strong Arguments, Ignore Flashy Editing

Study sheds new light on what makes an anti-smoking ad efficient

Light Smoking Ups Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

Light Smoking Ups Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

People who kick the habit have lower risks, yet are still vulnerable

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 18th, 2013
Magnetic Brain Stimulation Now Said to Reduce Cigarette Craving

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Now Said to Reduce Cigarette Craving

A 15-minute-long session is enough to temporarily reduce the craving, study says

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 9th, 2013
Daily Walks Might Help People Cut Down on Smoking, Even Quit

Daily Walks Might Help People Cut Down on Smoking, Even Quit

Study focusing on teenagers shows that smokers have a lot to benefit from regular exercise

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 30th, 2013
Early-Morning Smokers Are More Likely to Get Cancer

Early-Morning Smokers Are More Likely to Get Cancer

Lighting up a cigarette shortly after waking up ups cancer risk, study says

Smoking Delays Fracture Healing, Researchers Say

Smoking Delays Fracture Healing, Researchers Say

New study shows that smoking affects more than just cardiovascular health

Men and Women Smoke for Entirely Different Reason, Researchers Say

Men and Women Smoke for Entirely Different Reason, Researchers Say

Smoking helps men have fun, allow women to navigate stressful circumstances

1 in 10 Smokers Is “Desperate” to Kick This Habit, Poll Shows

1 in 10 Smokers Is “Desperate” to Kick This Habit, Poll Shows

Still, the average smoker must go through 4 failed attempts before successfully quitting

Quitting Cigarettes Before the Age of 40 Ups One's Life Expectancy

Quitting Cigarettes Before the Age of 40 Ups One's Life Expectancy

Still, those who never take up the habit are bound to live longer

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 25th, 2013
Smoking Could Soon Be Illegal in Oregon

Smoking Could Soon Be Illegal in Oregon

Proposed bill aims to label cigarettes as prescription-only drugs

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 24th, 2013
Women and Men Run Equal Risks of Dying from Lung Cancer

Women and Men Run Equal Risks of Dying from Lung Cancer

Anti-smoking campaign aside, people in the US still light up on a regular basis

Cigar Smoking Toddler Featured in New Anti-Meat Consumption Ad

Cigar Smoking Toddler Featured in New Anti-Meat Consumption Ad

PETA wants parents not to feed their children any kind of meat

Ad Saying Electronic Cigarettes Are “Completely Harmless” Gets Banned

Ad Saying Electronic Cigarettes Are “Completely Harmless” Gets Banned

UK's Advertising Standards Authority labels the ad as misleading, bans it

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2013
Indonesian Cigarette Packs Finally Get Graphic Warnings

Indonesian Cigarette Packs Finally Get Graphic Warnings

Most of the country's residents are heavy smokers, need incentives to quit

 
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