smoking and tobacco

Health Buzz: Smoking Deaths Tripled Over Last Decade

Angela Haupt — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST

14 things you might not know about aspirin; 10 healthy and tasty desserts

Study: Smoking Laws Prevented 800,000 Lung Cancer Deaths

Jason Koebler — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:15:00 EST

A U.S. Surgeon General report published in 1964 changed the landscape of smoking in America.

Obama Takes Aim At Tobacco Companies

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:25:00 EST

"Fact is, quitting smoking is hard. Believe me, I know," President says.

Health Buzz: Cell Phones Don't Boost Brain Cancer Risk

Angela Haupt — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:50:00 EST

7 strange cancer claims explained; rethinking your diet to prevent cancer.

Teens Who Sleep Less More Likely to Lead Risky Lives

Jason Koebler — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

High schoolers who don't get enough shut-eye are more likely to drink, use drugs, and be depressed.

Health Buzz: Depression Ups Stroke Risk

Angela Haupt — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:38:00 EST

7 signs you could be at risk of a stroke; 5 symptoms you need to know to recognize a stroke.

Health Buzz: Smoking Rate Drops Drastically in New York

Angela Haupt — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:48:00 EST

12 reasons to really quit smoking; is it possible to be smoke-free in 30 days?

Health Buzz: Breast Cancer on the Rise Globally

Angela Haupt — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EST

7 strange cancer claims explained; rethinking your diet to prevent cancer.

Health Buzz: 5 Habits That Reduce Diabetes Risk

Angela Haupt — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:27:00 EST

Food and mood: 6 ways your diet affects how you feel; best (and worst) foods to eat for your mood.

Frequent Facebook Users More Likely to Experiment With Drugs, Alcohol

Jason Koebler — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

Students who use social networking sites daily are much more likely to try drugs.

Health Buzz: Tobacco Companies File Suit Against FDA

Angela Haupt — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:54:00 EST

12 reasons to really quit smoking; is it possible to be smoke-free in 30 days?

Health Buzz: Depressed Women Face Higher Stroke Risk

Angela Haupt — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:10:00 EST

7 signs you could be at risk of a brain attack; 9 surprisingly simple ways to cut salt.

Are Graphic New Cigarette Warning Labels a Good Idea?

Mallie Jane Kim — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:19:00 EST

All cigarette labels and advertisements will have disturbing warning labels by September 2012.

FDA's New Cigarette Warning Labels Won't Stop Smokers

Susan Milligan — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:18:00 EST

How much will shaming do? People already know smoking will cause all kinds of illnesses, not to mention death.

Health Buzz: Smoking Linked to Deadlier Prostate Cancer

Angela Haupt — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:00:00 EST

11 things to know about prostate cancer; 7 strange cancer claims explained.

Health Buzz: Graphic Cigarette Warnings Released

Angela Haupt — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:15:00 EST

12 reasons to really quit smoking; is it possible to be smoke-free in 30 days?

Health Buzz: Cancer Deaths Down Overall, but Still High for Some Groups

Angela Haupt — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:47:00 EST

7 strange cancer claims explained; rethinking your diet to prevent cancer.

Health Buzz: Tobacco Could Kill 8 Million Annually by 2030

Angela Haupt — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:46:00 EST

12 reasons to really quit smoking; is it possible to be smoke-free in 30 days?

Secondhand Smoke May Trigger Nicotine Craving

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:00:00 EST

Could make it hard for smokers to quit, easy for nonsmokers to start, researchers say

Health Buzz: Smoking Ban Takes Effect in China

Angela Haupt — Mon, 02 May 2011 10:49:00 EST

12 reasons to really quit smoking; is it possible to be smoke-free in 30 days?

Nicotine Raises Blood Sugar Levels in Lab

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

Finding may explain higher risk of diabetes complications in smokers, study says

Menthol Cigarettes Pose No Added Lung Cancer Risk: Study

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST

But experts stress that choosing the minty smokes won't help you avoid deadly respiratory disease

Lesser Known Lung Diseases Can Strike Smokers, Ex-Smokers

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST

Study found these reduced lung capacity, but also reduced chances of emphysema, COPD

Study Finds Smoking Linked to Breast Cancer Risk

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:00:00 EST

Association becoming more apparent as smoking women age, researchers say

Tobacco Tricks Caterpillars With Treats

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:25:00 EST

Eating tempting hairs on leaves can lead to larvae's demise.