Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.

They were used during World War I to keep soldiers calm and pain-free, and the military even started including cigarettes in soldiers’ rations in World War II. Early and somewhat rudimentary studies ...

Cigarette smoking has long been linked to numerous health problems, but its devastating effect on heart health remains one of the most concerning. Research continues to underscore the complex and ...

Smoking tobacco products has been proven to have negative effects on fertility, according to research. That includes vaping in addition to traditional cigarettes. For those who are concerned about ...

Exposure to cigarette smoke, including passive smoke exposure in children, may contribute to or increase the risk of ear infections. Smoking and exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke can have harmful ...

Swapping cigarettes for e-cigarettes has been touted as a way to quit smoking, but a new study from the University of Pennsylvania indicates the harmful effects of vaping may be more serious than ...

Wednesday 1 October marks the start of Stoptober – an annual health campaign designed to help people quit smoking for good. Supported by the free NHS Quit Smoking app, people are challenged to go ...

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A recent Finnish study revealed that smoking not only harms health but may also hinder a person's career and earning potential for many years, particularly affecting younger workers with lower ...

If you smoke, quitting smoking is one of the great things you can do for your liver’s overall health, and free resources are available. Although smoking primarily links with its effects on lung health ...

Researchers are still investigating the link between smoking and hypothyroidism. Although smoking does appear to affect the thyroid, its exact nature remains controversial. Experts believe smoking can ...