In ongoing efforts to pinpoint the best evidence-based ways to quit smoking, a University of Massachusetts Amherst public ...

A new study suggests that going cold turkey may be the best way to quit smoking. Researchers followed 700 smokers throughout their quitting process. One group was given a single day to quit, the other ...

Deciding that you are now ready to quit smoking is only half the battle. Knowing where to start on your path to becoming smoke-free can help you to take the leap. We have put together some effective ...

Doctors say the health benefits of stopping smoking can kick in as early as putting out your first cigarette - but withdrawal ...

A major international study brings good news for longtime smokers: it’s never too late to quit. Researchers found that people ...

Ask A.J. is Slate’s advice column on addiction, recovery, and how to hate yourself less. Submit a question here. It’s anonymous! Dear A.J., I started smoking in high school and successfully quit in ...

If you've been waiting for the perfect cosmic nudge to finally trash that pack of cigarettes, the Old Farmer's Almanac might have just handed it to you. According to its Best Days by Activity for 2025 ...

Text-based support programs are one of the best ways to quit vaping These programs have the strongest evidence out of other approaches The quit-smoking drug varenicline also might help FRIDAY, Jan. 10 ...

A leading French oncologist and former adviser to the World Health Organization (WHO) says harm reduction is essential to ...

Starting smoking cessation treatment within 9 months of a cancer diagnosis was associated with improved survival across various cancer types, with the greatest survival benefit observed among patients ...

The harms of smoking cigarettes are pretty clear. Smoking causes cancer as well as heart and lung diseases, and it’s the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. When it comes to ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Text-based support programs are one of the best ways to help young people quit vaping, a new evidence review says. These texts offer motivational messages and ...