Take time to attend an exercise class or sign-up for an upcoming 5K. On July 19 there will be a Kids Triathlon for ages 5 to ...

For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult—but most crucial—steps ...

Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that is found in tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco.

Some adult smokers also face difficulties accessing medication to help them stop. (Clinical guidelines for stopping smoking are to use medication and behavioral counseling.) Because most people who ...

For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult-but most crucial-steps ...

Long-term, persistent weekly or more frequent cannabis smoking leaves a distinct and partially reversible epigenetic ...

Background To identify important parameters for targeted smoking intervention strategies, we examined smoking initiation, ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investing in quit-smoking programs, too. The agency has partnered with the National Cancer Institute to launch the quitSTART phone app that ...

Aids to quit include nicotine patches or gum, prescription medications like bupropion or varenicline, and behavioral therapy. Low-dose CT scans are recommended for high-risk adults (typically aged ...

Quitting smoking lowers your risk of other cancers over time, including cancers of the stomach, liver, cervix, colon, and rectum as well as acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Quitting also lowers your risk ...

Lifesaving work to protect unborn babies and help more women quit smoking have resulted in a record low for rates of smoking ...