Smoking

A Yale School of Medicine study revealed that an efficient smoking cessation drug is initially more effective on women than men. However, after one year of use the drug was found to be equally effective on both men and women. Professor at Yale Sherry McKee, Ph.D., said, “Studies show that women have a harder time ...click here to read more

Smoking is the primary cause of lung cancer, but lung cancer can be seen in non-smokers as well. Researchers in Portugal wanted to uncover the differences between lung cancer in smokers and non-smokers. For the study 504 non-smokers and smokers from Portugal with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were examined. Non-smokers with lung cancer were ...click here to read more

A special report has been released on e-cigarettes from Nicotine and Tobacco Research which includes 12 original investigations, one brief report and three letters. The report covered topics pertaining to market trends in U.S. retail, the use of e-cigarettes among younger individuals, chemical composition of e-cigarettes and much more. In the editorial part of the ...click here to read more

Growing public support for Canada and America’s smoke-free outdoor laws has been shown in a recent study. The study was conducted in collaboration with researchers at the University of Otago (New Zealand) and the University of Alberta (Canada). A key finding from the study is that the public welcomes smoke-free outdoor laws – specifically on ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) risk is much higher when a person has a history of heavy smoking, no exercise and bad diet, this according to new findings. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were responsible for the new research which was conducted on women. Previous research supports that a healthy diet and exercise can reduce a ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that male smokers are 3.6 times more likely to experience tooth loss and female smokers increase their risk by 2.5 times. The list of side effects and consequences associated with smoking is abundant, from impotency all the way to cancer. There is numerous evidence which links smoking ...click here to read more

As anyone who is a smoker can tell you, once the habit gets its claws into you, it becomes nearly impossible to shake. In fact, the idea of quitting can be so discouraging — the “quick and easy” method is anything but and further attempts to kick the habit can result in failure. The addiction can ...click here to read more

Whether they are smokers, drinkers or over-eaters, millions of lives could be saved with a few simple lifestyle changes. In fact, at least 37 million deaths could be prevented by 2025 by the reduction of six common risk factors, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO sets targets each year to reduce premature deaths ...click here to read more

Dr.Victor Marchione shares his views on “vaping” As a doctor who specializes in smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine, whenever I hear of a patient trying to quit smoking using a method that is dangerous or ineffective, I’m going to speak up. People need the right information, tools and all the help they can get to ...click here to read more

If you smoke, or used to smoke, you may not be enjoying that morning coffee as much as you could be. Wait! Many of us depend on that first cup of joe to get us up and about… Smoking does a number on your taste buds, particularly when it comes to bitter flavors. So your ...click here to read more

There’s some good news for smokers – sort of: Your lungs are now considered worthy of donation. Surprising, right? Not that we advocate continuing to light up, given the proven health risks of cancer and increased risk for heart disease and obesity. A new study, conducted by the Harefield Hospital in the U.K.  and published in ...click here to read more

There has been an enormous amount of publicity surrounding the tobacco market. From advertising, to sales of these products in convenience and even grocery stores across North America, to where and when you can smoke tobacco, to around whom, the entire industry appears to be surrounded by nothing but trouble. And as with so many ...click here to read more

You’re probably well aware that smoking accelerates aging and damages your lungs and heart, but did you know that it also increases your risk for a variety of bladder problems? It’s true, as disconnected as the two may seem, smoking has a direct impact on the health of your bladder, and the only way to ...click here to read more

Research published in The New England Journal of Medicine brings to light disturbing trends that are being seen in female smokers in today’s society. The research reports that the risk of death from smoking cigarettes has been increasing for women over the past few decades and is now almost at the same level as it ...click here to read more