I received an interesting question from a reader whose husband has been a heavy smoker for many years. She tried to get him to stop but he has seen friends gain a lot of weight quickly when they quit ...

Now that Proposition 201 has passed, you’re paying 82 cents more per pack and counting the days until you’re forced outside in the scorching summer heat for an after-dinner puff. It’s resolution time ...

"Nicotine vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking. It's also one of the most effective tools for quitting smoking. "Vaping is not recommended for non-smokers and young people because it is ...

Given that the current pandemic is being caused by a disease, COVID-19, that attacks the lungs, now would be a good time to quit smoking, say health experts. “It’s always a good time to quit smoking, ...

In today's world, apps and websites are how people get a great deal of their mental and behavioral health information. That's a good thing, in principle. Technology can reduce barriers and help ...

That satisfying drag during a work break might feel like a moment of calm, but every puff silently harms your lungs. Most people know smoking damages the body - but what many don’t realise is how ...

As the nation prepares for the annual Great American Smokeout on November 20, 2025, Dr. Shefali Shah, a family medicine physician at Inspiration MedSpa and Wellness Center announces her commitment to ...