How to talk to your children about vaping
About 1.63 million American children under age 18 — roughly 6% of our youth population — reported vaping in 2024. That figure represents a significant drop since 2019, when almost 30% of young people in the U.S. reported using e-cigarettes.
But 1.63 million children vaping is still far too many. The nicotine in these products can disrupt their brain development, negatively impact their learning ability, and amplify their feelings...
‘How I knew I had lung cancer’: 5 survivors share their symptoms
Chest pain, shortness of breath and a persistent cough can all be symptoms of lung cancer.
But they can also be signs of other conditions...
Are cigars bad for you?
Cigars and cigarettes look and sound a lot alike. But do they share health risks?
Here, Jason Robinson...
6 simple ways to boost your immune system
Your immune system is constantly working to detect and fight off infections. These could be caused by bacteria, such as Salmonella, or by a virus, such as the flu.
Like all your body’s systems, the immune system functions best when you take proper care of it. But how do you do that? Are there any simple ways to keep your body at peak readiness to fend off disease?
We went to Roy Chemaly, M.D., our department...
8 ways to say, ‘Don’t smoke around me’
Trying to take better control of your health? Steer clear of secondhand smoke.
Here’s the surprising reason: The amount of many...
IQOS: 4 questions about this tobacco product, answered
“IQOS” (pronounced EYE-kose) is an alternative to cigarettes that uses heat rather than fire to deliver its nicotine payload. <...
The truth behind the ‘healthy smoker’ myth
There’s no such thing as a “healthy smoker” — especially when it comes to cancer prevention.
While exercise can help you lower...
What can dipping and chewing tobacco do to your body? 5 things to know
The use of tobacco, whether by smoking or through smokeless tobacco products, is one of the most common causes of head and neck cancer. ...
Is fatty liver disease increasing your cancer risk?
You may not think about it much, but your liver is working hard for you. Every day, this vital organ helps digest food, break down medicines...
Addiction specialist: How to manage nicotine withdrawal
There’s no debate: smoking and nicotine are not good for your health. Unfortunately, that knowledge doesn’t make it any easier to quit smoking...