DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband (age 71) received a diagnosis of polycythemia vera a few years ago. I understand this variety of polycythemia isn’t caused by smoking, but we know that smoking does make it ...

Smoking is commonly associated with lung damage, but its impact goes far beyond that. A US-based gastroenterologist sheds ...

Some deep-fried foods are worse for you than others. These deep-fried foods, in particular, are almost as bad for you as smoking.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers who underestimate the risks of smoking -- or overestimate the social value -- are substantially more likely than their peers to take up the habit, a new study ...

Smoking is one of the most damaging habits for overall health, and your skin is no exception. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that smoking kills over 8 million people each year, with ...

New research uncovers how obesity amplifies long COVID risks and why smoking's impact may be limited to memory problems, providing fresh insights into post-COVID health challenges. Study: Influence of ...

Light ex-smokers quickly reduce CVD risk to levels similar to never-smokers, while heavy ex-smokers take over 25 years to achieve comparable risk levels. The study used data from the Korean National ...

A recent study using national data highlights the strong association between smoking in childhood and increased COPD prevalence in adulthood, emphasizing the urgent need for prevention strategies ...

Although the research on vaping is still new, experts don’t think it’s a great way to quit smoking. Vaping still carries its own risks. Some people may use vape products, or e-cigarettes, for smoking ...

This evidence challenges the popular belief that vaping is a safe way to quit smoking. While e-cigarettes produce vapour ...

Smoking may increase your risk of developing Crohn’s disease but can also make the disease worse. Quitting smoking can improve your outlook and reduce your risk of complications with Crohn’s. Crohn’s ...

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