smoking and tobacco

Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women

Health - May 4, 2009

Research suggests greater female susceptibility to carcinogens more >>

Health Tip: Smoking and the Musculoskeletal System

Health - April 28, 2009

Those puffs affect more than your lungs more >>

1 in 5 U.S. Deaths Attributed to Smoking, High BP

Health - April 28, 2009

Prevention efforts 'have run out of steam,' expert says more >>

Well Water Might Raise Bladder Cancer Risk

Health - April 27, 2009

Study cites sun and smoke as other factors linked to the disease more >>

Nicotine May Squelch Feelings of Anger

Health - April 24, 2009

When provoked, people wearing patches respond more calmly, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Kicking the Habit

Health - April 24, 2009

Suggestions to combat nicotine cravings more >>

Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times

Health - April 23, 2009

U.S. researchers say assessing kin may identify those at risk for developing condition more >>

How to Keep Kids From Smoking

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - April 22, 2009

Cracking down on cigarette sellers really helps; so do higher prices and ads against tobacco. more >>

Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer

Health - April 20, 2009

Folic acid supplements, smoking and genetics are among research targets more >>

Secondhand Smoke Quickly Affects Blood Vessels

Health - April 17, 2009

As little as 10 minutes of exposure changes cardiovascular function, researchers say more >>

Tough Laws, Higher Prices Mean Fewer Kids Smoke

Health - April 16, 2009

Study finds that enforcing existing laws cuts rate by 21 percent more >>

Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs

Health - April 13, 2009

Study finds combination triples risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease more >>

Secondhand Smoke Affecting Millions of New Yorkers

Health - April 9, 2009

Nonsmokers have higher-than-average levels of residue, study finds more >>

Doctors Urged to Get Aggressive to Help Smokers

Health - April 8, 2009

Multiple approaches are found to boost success of people trying to quit more >>

Smoking Ups Infection Risk for Lung Disease Patients

Health - April 7, 2009

It lowers immune system's defense to bacteria that threaten those with COPD, study says more >>

The Economics of Cigarette Smokers

Opinion - April 7, 2009

With the federal increase in cigarette taxes, a recent survey breaks down who smokes by pay grade. more >>

Researchers Profile the 'Light' Smoker

Health - April 6, 2009

They're younger, more often black or Hispanic, report finds more >>

Poor Kids Exposed to More Secondhand Smoke

Health - April 3, 2009

Wealthier households are less apt to include adult smokers, study finds more >>

Nicotine Replacement May Help Smokers Quit Gradually

Health - April 3, 2009

But products' use in U.S. to help people cut back remains controversial more >>

Obama's Cigarette Tax Puts the Lie To His No New Taxes Pledge

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 2, 2009

Read his lips: No new taxes on people making under $250,000...except smokers. more >>

Many Smokers Don't Tell Docs About Their Habit

Health - April 2, 2009

And more than half aren't worrying about their health, survey finds more >>

Mom's Smoking May Lead to SIDS

Health - April 1, 2009

Small Australian study suggests link to modifiable maternal habit more >>

Newly Pregnant Smokers Have a 15-Week Window to Quit

Health - March 27, 2009

Study shows those who do drop risk of premature birth, smaller babies more >>

Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder

Health - March 26, 2009

Timing of each altered in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study finds more >>

Genes May Boost Harm to Kids From Secondhand Smoke