A major international study brings good news for longtime smokers: it’s never too late to quit. Researchers found that people who stopped smoking in mid-to-late adulthood had slower declines in memory ...

Smoking is the single, largest, preventable cause of death and illness in the world. It’s estimated that smoking causes about ...

Even after quitting, insurers continue to charge higher premiums, and former smokers or drinkers are still treated as ...

The stages of behavior change in smoking cessation start with precontemplation, progressing to contemplation, preparation, action, and finally, maintenance.

Bhogal revealed that 'smoking can irritate the airways and cause lungs to inflame’ which is why smokers can be short of breath. When you stop smoking, your oxygen can resume as normal, allowing you to ...

Quitting smoking is challenging, particularly when resources are limited. A recent study in the United States confirmed that an intensive program combining behavioral therapy and medication, linked to ...

Jacksonville's wellness newsletter highlights benefits of quitting smoking ahead of the Great American Smokeout.

SAN DIEGO — Vaping does not help smokers quit their vice, a study published Wednesday by UC San Diego researchers found, refuting a common misconception among tobacco and e-cigarette users. The report ...

Smoking is bad for you—that’s common knowledge. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most young smokers between the ages of 16 and 24 years who try to quit are not using recommended smoking cessation methods, according to a report in the current Morbidity ...

Contrary to popular opinion, quitting reduces depression, scientists find. Dec. 8, 2010 — -- Cigarette smokers frequently argue that the reason they don't stop smoking is that quitting would make ...