That first cigarette can lead to a lifetime of dependency, as well as cancer, strokes, heart attacks … Here’s why smokers crave their nicotine hit – and how they can fight back ...

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, was reportedly spotted using a nicotine pouch during his Senate confirmation hearing, it sparked a firestorm of curiosity.

A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, reports the outcome of a clinical trial out of Johns Hopkins University assessing the effectiveness of psilocybin as a treatment for smokers attempting to ...

Nicotine exposure in fathers may quietly reshape their children’s metabolism, hinting at a hidden link to diabetes risk.

Federal laws set to take effect later this year could pose a threat to the state’s estimated $1 billion-plus THC industry.

Ahead of this weekend’s Academy Awards show, public health advocates in Illinois and across the country are voicing concerns about the prevalence of tobacco imagery in the season’s top films and the ...

Patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 have an increased risk of developing lung cancer months or years later, according to new research from the University of Virginia.

Psychedelic therapy is a promising approach for tackling tobacco addiction, early results of a pilot clinical trial show in which psilocybin outperformed nicotine patches in helping smokers quit.

Understood reports ADHD meds may raise heart risks; lifestyle factors like sleep issues and weight gain also affect heart health in those with ADHD.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have long helped people eat less — now, they’re showing promise in helping people crave less. A new analysis of records from over 600,000 diabetic veterans found that GLP-1 ...

A recent viral simulation has sparked fresh discussion by visually pitting traditional cigarette smoking against vaping to ...

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may help protect against esophageal damage caused by GERD. It has a wide range of other health benefits, too.