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Radon and smoking are both known causes of lung cancer, but when someone is exposed to both, the results can be deadly.

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 ...

Scientists at the University of Birmingham are to follow former smokers for a year to investigate the long-term health effects of vaping as a smoking cessation aid. The EVALUATE study, led by Dr Aaron ...

Reports suggest that headlines claiming “sitting is the new smoking” dramatically overstate the health risks. While sitting for long periods does have some correlation with health issues, the risks ...

Certain habits can make your body age quickly. Learn the lifestyle factors that accelerate aging by your mid-30s and how to ...

Share on Pinterest New research found that people who vape and smoke cigarettes are less likely to quit than people who only smoke cigarettes. Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Vaping does not help most ...

JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland — Most people know smoking is bad for their health, but a new study suggests it could also be bad for their wealth. Research from Finland reveals that smoking in early adulthood can ...

Regulatory hurdles, industry objections, and legal fights have gone on for decades over traditional tobacco. What’s in store for the next generation of smoking? By Clare Watson / Knowable Magazine ...