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Smoking Could Increase Dangerous Belly Fat Rather Than Promote Weight Loss, Study Suggests

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.22.2024 01:58 AM

A new study has found a significant causal link between smoking and dangerous abdominal fat. Read to learn more.

Cigarette Smoking Linked to Brain Shrinkage, With Prolonged Periods Associated With Greater Damage, Study Reveals

12.21.2023 01:10 AM

Aside from being known to harm the lungs and the heart, cigarette smoking has been found to lead to brain shrinkage. Read to learn more.

Lung Cancer Patients Who Quit Smoking Even After Diagnosis Have Higher Chances of Survival Rate, Study Says

01.04.2022 21:02 PM

A new study reveals that lung cancer patients who were able to quit smoking during or even after diagnosis have a higher survival rate.

Smokers Who Can't Quit Could Still Discontinue the Habit Through Vaping E-Cigarettes [STUDY]

12.28.2021 22:08 PM

A new study confirmed that using e-cigarettes could cut the habit of smoking traditional variants, even if people believe that there are no chance of them quitting cigarettes.

6 Steps to Quit Vaping

08.19.2020 06:31 AM

Overcoming nicotine addiction by quitting smoking and vaping is a struggle that many of America's youth face. However, some experts reveal a 6-step plan to help people give up vaping.

How to Recognize Signs of a Stroke

01.09.2020 08:59 AM

Almost a million people suffer from stroke every year which eventually leads to death. Here are some of the early warning signs of a stroke

Around 6 Million Middle and High Schoolers Used Tobacco Products in 2019

12.26.2019 05:00 AM

Smoking amongst teenagers increased in 2019 due to tobacco advertisement and e-cigarette flavors. According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey data that was released by the U.

Study Says Switching from Cigarettes to Vape is Better for Heart Health

11.27.2019 09:39 AM

A study showed that switching from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes is better for your heart, reduces the risk of a heat failure or stroke.

E-Cigarettes: Vaporizing the Competition

03.17.2019 10:22 AM

The less of two evils? We are all familiar with the dangers of traditional cigarettes. And with the increasing bans worldwide on smokers it is no wonder e-cigarettes, more commonly known as vape or vaping, are beginning to be the go to alternative for smokers.

Studies show that smoking during pregnancy can double the chance of a baby’s death

03.11.2019 17:44 PM

This study analyzed about 20 million births and around 19,000 unexpected infant deaths. Published on Monday in the journal Pediatrics, an analyzed data on smoking during pregnancy from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's birth/infant death data that was set between 2007 and 2011 showed that the risk of death rises by .

FDA Is Preparing To Develop New Rules To Decrease Nicotine Levels In Cigarettes: An Effort To Curb Addiction

08.01.2017 06:55 AM

The FDA intends to write new regulations to reduce the nicotine levels in the cigarettes and to curb the addiction.

Health Benefits After Quitting Smoking Can Be Availed Faster Than Majority Of The People Can Realize

06.20.2017 19:45 PM

People who quit smoking can avail several health benefits faster than most of the people think. Some people consider quitting smoking is a daunting task and brings benefits slowly.

E-Cigarette Smoking Revealed To Cause Similar DNA Damage By Normal Tobacco Cigarettes

06.13.2017 18:23 PM

Potential DNA damage from e-cigarettes and normal tobacco cigarettes were discovered by studies to be similar.

Alcohol Use And Smoking Decrease Among Teens Except Marijuana Use

12.17.2015 22:18 PM

Researchers discovered that instead of regular cigarettes, teens today prefer marijuana for daily use.

Low Nicotine Cigarettes Answer To User Dependence

11.01.2015 23:13 PM

Users that switch to using low nicotine content cigarettes tend to smoke less and this could possibly lead to less smokers in the future.

Smoking Rate Drops Among US Adults -- Study

09.03.2015 19:49 PM

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

05.25.2015 14:06 PM

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

05.13.2015 17:27 PM

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

05.09.2015 16:06 PM

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

03.25.2015 21:57 PM

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?

01.23.2015 14:47 PM

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.

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