After 24 hours without smoking, the brain experiences intense nicotine withdrawal symptoms—including irritability, anxiety, and cravings—as the body eliminates toxins. While brain chemistry adjusts to ...

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

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

Vaping was sold as the safe alternative to smoking. The evidence is now telling a more complicated – and more worrying – story.

Smoking affects the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke, which is why quitting smoking is crucial for better cardiovascular health.

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 can damage the heart even in small amounts, and experts warn that the risks are higher for women. Studies show women ...

To reduce the adverse health effects associated with exposure to second-hand smoke, Japan fully enforced the Revised Health Promotion Law in April 2020, introducing a nationwide indoor smoking ban in ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex relationship ...

Smoking is an established risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). Smoking also worsens the course of disease for people who already have MS. MS is an inflammatory disease that involves the breakdown ...

Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported the lowest smoking rates on record in 2024, according to CDC and FDA data, but that trend may be in jeopardy. “Overall, the ...