Smoking

Investigating the potential danger to those who use tobacco products or e-cigarettes calls for a look at the lungs

They are undoubtedly harmful but far better than tobacco products

Government study puts the state’s high school cannabis use below the national average

Device’s shape and lithium batteries can make it act “like a small rocket” 

The FDA is finalizing regulations that would bring e-cigarettes under its authority

Changes in gene expression may explain how smoking contributes to certain birth defects

The agency will be tackling thorny topics including food safety, biologic drugs and how to regulate e-cigarettes

The “divine sage,” Salvia divinorum, is a promising new scientific tool

The legislation’s demise highlights the rise of e-cigarette lobbying

Much has been made in recent years about the beverage and food industries borrowing from the tobacco industry's playbook as they fend off increasing scrutiny about their role in preventable chronic health problems, like type II diabetes and heart disease.

Studies on the health impact of standardized cigarette packs suggest they can deter non-smokers from taking up the habit and may cut the number of cigarettes smokers get through, a study shows

It's no secret that diet and exercise can directly impact our health. But for many people, genetic predisposition to disease - be it hypertension or diabetes or cancer - is often perceived as a risk that is out of their hands.