For millions of Americans wondering about the best way to quit smoking, the journey can feel daunting. Nicotine changes the brain’s reward system, meaning it literally affects how you think. The good ...

The American Lung Association has released its annual "State of Tobacco Control" report. It's like a report card for the U.S.

Among the lifestyle choices that older adults can benefit from is quitting smoking. But when trying to break this habit and build better ones, it’s easy to get discouraged by the age-old adage that ...

Telephone counseling from certified counselors (RNs and registered respiratory therapists). Call (800) LUNG-USA (800-586-4872) and select option 2. American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking ...

The CDC is not taking any more butts when it comes to smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the 2024 version of its federally funded national tobacco education ...

Semaglutide drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have helped millions of Americans lose weight, reduce cravings and better manage their type 2 diabetes. Yet other benefits are discovered daily, thanks to ...

The daunting challenge of quitting smoking just became a lot harder. On April 1, the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health was eliminated in cuts ordered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human ...

Modern times have changed habits which were different in olden times. Earlier, people would smoke hookah. Now, smoking cigarettes and cigars is the new norm. Whatever the change, smoking is never a ...

“I remember thinking this is hokey and it’s not going to work,” Morgan recalled. — -- Yale graduate student Michelle Morgan started smoking at age 12. When the 35-year-old wanted to quit she ...

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's "Tips From Former Smokers" ads are set to stop at the end of September. For 13 years, these tough and honest commercials told real stories about the ...

Every November, a quiet revolution unfolds across the country and right here in Philadelphia. The Great American Smokeout, held annually on the third Thursday of November, is more than a health ...