Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
As Israel has earned the distinction of having one of the highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per…
Fruits and Vegetables Might Be Linked to Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers. Cool, Cool, Cool
A groundswell of outrage is brewing among wholesome “goody two-shoes,” rules-followers who watched too much educational kids’ programming…
Quitting Smoking: Are E-Cigarettes Really the Ultimate Game-Changer?
Switching from smoking to vaping promises less harm, yet quitting is rarely simple. Many people treat e‑cigarettes as…
Study links ultra-processed food intake to poorer thigh muscle quality
A new MRI study suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods may be linked to fattier, poorer-quality thigh…
Vaping Comes With a Cancer Risk, Review Finds
Electronic cigarettes aren’t risk-free, it seems. A review published this week finds that vaping is almost certainly carcinogenic.…
Is smoking making a comeback? Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Hudson Williams are making it look cool again.
Smoking was supposed to be on its way out — not completely gone, but definitely uncool. For years,…
America’s Smoking Habit Just Hit a Wild Milestone That Once Seemed Impossible
It’s something that would have seemed impossible just a few decades ago, but somehow, smoking a cigarette has…
When will shots like Ozempic be covered by health insurance?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have long helped people eat less — now, they’re showing promise in helping people…
Oncologist explains how even ‘1 drink a day’ can slowly increase your risk of oral cancer; shares early warning signs
Oral cancer is often associated with smoking or chewing tobacco, but it’s not limited to these habits. Many…
Apps could be the support smokers need to quit
People who are trying to stop smoking could benefit from using a mobile phone app to assist their…
Why lung cancer screening so often fails
For years, federal policymakers have tweaked lung cancer screening guidelines as if the barrier to saving lives is…
Modifiable risk factors could double global kidney cancer cases by 2050
Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, diabetes and hypertension are projected to be one…