New research has revealed that being exposed to tobacco smoke during childhood or teenage years—either by smoking directly or ...

There's been plenty of scientific debate about whether vaping is safer than tobacco, and whether it may help some people stop smoking. According to a recent Cochrane Review analysis of 78 studies, ...

These patterns of vaping and smoking in young Australians affirm that regulations and public health initiatives are urgently ...

Recent testing by a Virginia Commonwealth University forensic toxicology research lab is uncovering the hidden dangers of ...

Teenage smoking has declined sharply over the past 25 years, due mainly to successful anti-smoking policies and efforts, coupled with rising education levels and lower smoking rates among parents.

Vapes are often marketed as a "safer" choice than cigarettes. But during pregnancy, experts are clear: Vaping isn't safe. Studies show it can increase the chances of preterm birth, low birth weight, ...

Pregnant women are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals if they vape during pregnancy compared with if they smoke cigarettes, according to new research led by scientists at City St George’s, ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- One of the nation's leading smoking cessation programs Optum said back in 2015, just five percent of hotline calls were about vaping but in the last few weeks calls have ...

Given that the current pandemic is being caused by a disease, COVID-19, that attacks the lungs, now would be a good time to quit smoking, say health experts. “It’s always a good time to quit smoking, ...

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- The New York State Quitline is announcing a new service in its efforts to put a stop to nicotine addiction. The DroptheVape text program allows people to receive information and ...