As a medical oncologist, I’ve witnessed the life-altering consequences of tobacco. Tobacco in various forms is directly linked to at least 16 types of cancer. This year’s theme for World Tobacco Day, ...

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

The best way to kick a cigarette habit? A new report says a vape full of nicotine. Dirty habits die hard. Slightly less dirty habits don’t go any easier. A new, worldwide review of smoking cessation ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) thickens and stiffens the left ventricle of your heart, which can limit blood pumping. HCM can also worsen atrial fibrillation risk and related blood clots. Smoking ...

Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it is highly addictive and hard to stop. Recognizing these challenges, a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force ...

Dirty habits die hard. Slightly less dirty habits don’t go any easier. A new, worldwide review of smoking cessation from 2014 to 2023 found the best way to quit cigarettes is to swap in ...