In south-east Asia, betel nut chewing has been practiced since antiquity. The plants contain compounds that enhance the ...

Archaeologists at a site in Bronze Age Thailand found evidence of betel nut chewing from 4,000 years ago, and they did it by ...

Scientists have discovered the oldest direct evidence of betel nut chewing in Southeast Asia by analyzing 4,000-year-old ...

You're probably familiar with the dangers of cigarette smoking, but chewing tobacco and snuff are other tobacco products that can have serious health effects, as well. Learn more about the long ...

Those who want to quit using tobacco but are having a difficult time can call smoke cessation hotlines at 800-448-7848 or 800-784-8669 to find help locally.

Chewing tobacco – which is also known as chew or snuff – can cause severe irritation to the tissue along your gums, as it sits right along the gum line. Some chewing tobacco products contain ...