Smoking in adolescence contributes to attention problems that persist into adulthood, a new study of identical twins suggests. "Since our results imply that smoking causally increases attention ...

Dr. Flood said smoking is closely linked to heart attacks, strokes, cancers, and peripheral vascular disease—which can ...

Smoking has long been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, and cancer. Over the years, ...

The general perception was that smoking had a calming effect, helping the participants deal with the general stresses and strains of everyday life and some anxieties linked to their mental health ...

No matter what time Rigo Osorio rides the CTA Red Line on his daily commute, he usually spots someone smoking. “You see smoking people every time,” Osorio said as he waited for his train at the ...

Most people are aware that smoking cigarettes is bad for our health. However, the negative effects are far more extensive ...

Even "light smoking" -- defined as just one or two cigarettes a day -- can be a real drag on pregnancy, causing "major health problems" for the newborn, researchers warn in a new study. wong yu liang ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Offering yet another reason to never start smoking, a new study finds that both current and former smokers run an elevated risk of the heart rhythm disorder atrial ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High rates of tobacco smoking and a condition called metabolic syndrome are combining to increase the risks of heart disease and stroke among older individuals in China, ...

Sign up for our Metro US email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! E-cigarettescould be the key to finally ending ...