Smoking is not only a key risk factor for COPD, but it can also impact the efficacy of other COPD medicines, such as inhaled corticosteroids. So it is important to understand h ...

Using e-cigarettes may be an effective way to stop smoking, but there are still risks to consider when swapping one addiction for another, experts say.

Several prescription medications can help with smoking cessation, but they may have potential side effects. A healthcare professional can help you decide which is the right choice for you. Quitting ...

In recent decades, smoking tobacco through a water pipe, or hookah, has gained popularity worldwide, including in the U.S. – especially among young adults. Research finds that around 1 in 5 college ...

A three-year, $580,000 grant El Paso County Public Health has received will provide personal coaching to help people in public housing quit smoking.

Quitting smoking following a heart attack can help reduce a person’s risk of having another. If someone continues to smoke after a heart attack, they will still have a higher risk of experiencing ...

DALLAS, Jan. 14, 2021 — Adults who smoke or who are genetically predisposed to smoking behaviors are more likely to experience a serious type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), according ...

Donated kidneys are 13% more likely to fail if they come from a person with any history of smoking, and the odds are even ...

The risks for all-cause graft loss and first-year acute rejection were increased for recipients of kidneys from donors with any smoking history. HealthDay News — For living kidney donors, cigarette ...

Smoking cigarettes and other tobacco products can cause serious health issues for a pregnant person and fetus. Health officials strongly advise people not to smoke while they are pregnant. Cigarettes ...