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The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), in collaboration with the Partnership for Health Cities, launched an awareness ...

Based on survey data, young adults covered by Tobacco 21 (T21) laws say they are smoking less. Biomarkers paint a smokier ...

Experiencing pain may increase the odds that cancer survivors will use cigarettes and cannabis, according to a study ...

Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help ...

If you or someone you know has experienced the harmful effects of smoking, you could soon claim a part of a "historic" ...

Even smoking just a few cigarettes daily can trigger these effects. The risks extend to those exposed to secondhand smoke, making cigarette use a broader public health concern. Many turn to vaping ...

Stephen Williams, a cardiologist at NYU Langone, told The Post that this common activity puts you at risk for heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, depression, and even some cancers.

“Vaping can decrease saliva production, resulting in dry mouth and throat, which raises the risk of cavities, gum disease, ...

Sorry, folks, but the short answer is that both can be bad.

Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are more likely to show certain changes in the epigenome, which can alter the way genes are expressed. These epigenetic changes could influence the ...