The researchers estimate that a lifelong smoker is expected to live about ten fewer years on average than a nonsmoker.

Apr. 11, 2024 — Although lung cancer is traditionally thought of as a 'smoker's disease,' a surprising 15-20% of newly diagnosed lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked, many of whom ...

The biggest cause of COPD is smoking. Cigarette smoke damages the lungs over time, causing inflammation and scarring in the airways. This makes it harder for air to flow in and out of the lungs.

After decades of antismoking campaigns, a constant increase in lung cancer cases around the world could be an indicator that factors other than tobacco smoking are involved in this disease.

It is common knowledge that smoking cigarettes is bad for you. It can cause significant health complications including lung cancer and COPD. Lung tissue, once damaged, cannot repair itself. So if you ...

Smoking is a habit that has ensnared millions worldwide, creating a complex web of dependency, health risks, and social ...

A recent study found that smoking an e-cigarette decreased the amount of oxygen being taken in by the lungs, regardless of whether it contained nicotine Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE.

While vapes are generally considered safer than cigarettes, surveys have found around 8 per cent of adult vapers have never ...

For those trying to quit smoking, the cycle of craving and withdrawal can lead to irritability and agitation, compounding ...

Researchers from University College London (UCL), in a study commissioned by the American Department for Health and Social ...