How much does smoking cost in Texas over a lifetime? New study estimates millions

The Lone Star State has especially high insurance and secondhand smoke penalties. See how the numbers add up over a lifetime.
Rolling Out

Why smoking is the worst thing you can do to your body

Smoking is a highly prevalent habit, but unlike its popularity, the consequences are far from desirable. Cigarettes contain a frightening cocktail of over 7,000 chemicals, including hundreds known to ...

Link between smoking and depression confirmed in study

A research group led by the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim has confirmed for the first time within the German National Cohort (NAKO) an association between cigarette consumption ...

What is ‘longevity nicotine’? Biohackers claim nicotine can actually help you live longer — if you take it a certain way

Biohackers chasing the fountain of youth are turning to an unlikely new tool: nicotine. Once demonized for its role in ...

Wellness Influencers Say Smoking Mullein Leaf Is a “Lung Cleanse.” Doctors Say There’s a Much Healthier Alternative.

(That doesn’t involve smoking anything.) ...
Psychology Today

Why So Many People with Schizophrenia Smoke

Nearly 70 percent of people with schizophrenia disorders smoke. A new research review explains why their brains may be ...
Medical News Today

Switching from smoking to vaping: What happens?

Vaping vendors often sell their products as “healthier” tobacco alternatives or a way to quit cigarettes. However, vapes still have risks and are most beneficial as a step on the journey to becoming ...