Smoking can increase the risk of lower back pain that requires spinal surgery, according to a study published in The Spine Journal. Researchers looked at cases of lumbar spinal stenosis — a common ...

A recent study found smokers, especially women, have an increased risk of advanced pre-cancerous tissue changes that results in a greater risk of colorectal cancer, according to findings (pdf) ...

Smoking is one of the most damaging habits for overall health, and your skin is no exception. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that smoking kills over 8 million people each year, with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults who quit smoking faced an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease but a reduced risk for all-cause ...

To University junior Chelsea Williams, smoking a cigarette comes just as naturally as breathing. She isn’t alone. Out of more than 10,000 females attending the University, 20 percent of them smoke, ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. This devastating event occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. The resulting ...