Smoking Stories
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Cold Turkey Is The Best Way To Quit Smoking: Study
Here's why smokers should try going cold turkey to kick their nicotine habit. -
Even In Middle-Age, Kids Pay For Their Mom’s Smoking Habit
Children whose mothers smoke have an increased likelihood of developing COPD in adulthood: study. -
India MPs To Seek Smaller Health Warnings On Cigarette Packs: Sources
A panel of Indian lawmakers will call for smaller health warnings on cigarette packs, saying the government's requirement of 85 percent of surface area is too harsh on the tobacco industry, sources who have seen the panel's draft report said. -
Cigarettes Aren't The Only Thing That Up Your Lung Cancer Risk
Eating high glycemic index foods, including white bread, is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. -
Do E-Cigs Have Less Formaldehyde Than Tobacco Cigarettes?
A new tobacco company-funded study finds that e-cigarettes are much safer than tobacco cigarettes, at least when it comes to formaldehyde. -
Cigarette Smoke Traces Left On Your Couch May Up Your Diabetes Risk
Breathing in “thirdhand smoke” left on clothing, couches, and carpets can lead to a slew of health problems, including Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. -
Do Graphic Images On Cigarette Warning Labels Deter Smokers?
Policies requiring gruesome photos of the effects of smoking on packages seem like a good idea...but they might not be. -
Depression Motivates Smokers To Quit
A recent study found that smokers with depressive symptoms tried to quit smoking more often than other smokers, but were more likely to relapse within a month. -
Pregnant Women Should Avoid All Kinds Of Smoking, Including Vaping
Vaping may be as harmful as traditional tobacco products during pregnancy. -
Vaping Cinnamon E-Cigs Could Be Worse For You Than Smoking
New evidence shows cinnamon-flavored liquids for e-cigarettes may harm epithelial cells and change immune responses when inhaled. -
Vaping Is All The Rage Right Now, But No One Seems To Care About The Health Risks
Researchers find there were 8.5 million Google searches related to e-cigarettes and vaping in 2014, and that relatively few are curious about its potential health risks. -
Phone, Web-Based Programs Could Help You Quit Smoking
State-run web and phone-based programs helped real smokers quit cigarettes; which one works better is simply a matter of preference.