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 ...

No Smoking Day is a designated ocassion to spread awareness about the dangers of tobacco smoke exposure. In 2026, the event falls on March 11, i.e., today.

Nicotine lozenges can help reduce cravings and support people trying to quit smoking. Doctors explain how they work, possible side effects and the safe daily limit.

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.

The psychoactive substance in magic mushrooms appears to have a powerful effect on people trying to stop smoking.

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 ...

Vaping was sold as the safe alternative to smoking. The evidence is now telling a more complicated – and more worrying – story.

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.

No Smoking Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and encourage people to quit smoking. The day highlights the health risks linked to smoking and ...

Lifestyle choices like diet, hydration, exercise, and smoking habits can significantly impact kidney health and function.

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 ...