By Anthony Rivas | May 22, 2013 07:06 PM EDT
The CDC just released a new report detailing the continuing trend of obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking throughout America.
By Anthony Rivas | May 21, 2013 10:04 PM EDT
A new study shows a relationship between secondhand smoke exposure and children's aggression and anti-social behavior by age 10.
By Ashik Siddique | May 20, 2013 09:29 PM EDT
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk that women's unborn daughters will develop both obesity and gestational diabetes when they become adults, according to new research.
By Ansa Varughese | May 17, 2013 04:57 PM EDT
A new study found that heavy drinkers who smoke excessively develop problems with memory, thinking and problem solving skills earlier than those who do not.
By Nsikan Akpan | May 10, 2013 12:55 PM EDT
The FDA-approved inhaler is now available to treat the lung disease COPD.
By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 07, 2013 12:54 PM EDT
The results of two electronic cigarette trials will soon tell us whether e-cigs are worthy of their popularity among smokers hoping to quit.
By Anthony Rivas | May 05, 2013 01:37 PM EDT
A new study found that vitamin C could help pregnant smokers lower the chances of wheezing in their newborn babies.
By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 04, 2013 05:36 PM EDT
Mayor Bloomberg proposes regulating tobacco products in hopes of helping New Yorkers make healthier choices, while Sarah Palin pokes fun.
By Nsikan Akpan | May 02, 2013 04:27 PM EDT
Lung cancer is less common in Japan, relative to the US, despite historically high levels of cigarette use.
By Jonathan Weiss | Apr 22, 2013 10:55 AM EDT
In recent years, New York City has led the way in regulating smoking as a way to improve its citizens' health. Now, city council may take another big step.
By Ashik Siddique | Apr 16, 2013 12:01 AM EDT
A CDC report projects massive savings from a federal smoking ban in subsidized housing- $341 million would come from reducing healthcare costs from secondhand smoke.
By Jonathan Weiss | Mar 22, 2013 11:43 AM EDT
In a review of over 6,000 patients, researchers have found that smoking can affect how well your bones heal.
By Makini Brice | Jan 24, 2013 02:11 PM EST
Snoring is generally considered little more than a bedroom annoyance.
By Kevin Gray | Jan 16, 2013 08:25 AM EST
U.S. state governments use little of the money from tobacco taxes or legal settlements with cigarette makers to fund programs that could help people kick the habit.
By Serajul Quadir | Jan 14, 2013 08:40 AM EST
Bangladesh unveiled a "Death Clock" in its capital to raise awareness about smoking-related deaths in a country which ranks among the world's highest in tobacco consumption.
