Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things I have ever done, writes Kimberly McCreight.

The CDC is not taking any more butts when it comes to smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the 2024 version of its federally funded national tobacco education ...

As we look with hope for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, “what now?” is the big scary question. We all know that the pandemic has made things worse in so many ways, and cigarette smoking is one of ...

The health benefits of quitting smoking are quite well known. Public health campaigns have taught us all about how tobacco use hurts our hearts and lungs and increases our risk of many cancers.

Electronic nicotine-delivery systems — also called e-cigarettes — are used by some tobacco smokers to assist with quitting. Evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of these systems is needed. In ...

Nicotine patches are an easy and well-established way to kick the habit. Share on Pinterest Igor Alecsander/Getty Images If you’re looking to quit smoking, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can be a ...

Smoking cigarettes isn’t as popular among Americans as it once was, but it’s still the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the US, and more than 16 million Americans live ...

Smoking, and its harmful substances such as nicotine, can harm almost every part of the body, including the brain. It can also lead to other brain conditions, such as cancer, dementia, and stroke.