Smoking is widely linked to lung and heart diseases, but a cardiovascular surgeon says its impact on bone health is often ...

While smoking is often linked to lung and heart diseases, it also weakens bones by reducing bone density. Dr Jeremy London ...

“There’s no one who doesn’t know the risks,” says Peter Shields, MD, a professor of internal medicine and epidemiology at the Ohio State University in Columbus. But, he says, nicotine is incredibly ...

Smoking and/or vaping was associated with increased odds of elevated blood pressure and hypertension compared with not ...

Smoking among youngsters is a growing public health concern, driven by peer pressure, curiosity, stress, and social media ...

For years, smokers searching for a “healthier” option have turned to e-cigarettes and vapes, hoping to ditch the dangers of tobacco. But as research continues, one thing is becoming clearer: neither ...

Smoking damages the digestive system, which can lead to chronic inflammation and stomach pain. Quitting smoking can provide relief for stomach pain as well as other health benefits. Smoking has ...

Smoking increases your risk of several health problems, but research is unclear about its impact on gallstone formation. The connection between smoking and gallstones may not be obvious, but it’s one ...

Numerous factors shape how a person’s immune system reacts to infections and other challenges. Age, sex and genetics are fundamental contributors—as the COVID pandemic highlighted. Now a new study ...