What you should know about the long-term effects of smoking [ProHealth] At first, it may seem harmless, just a puff here and there. But over time, smoking takes a toll on your body in ways you may not ...

Smoking has long been associated with a multitude of health issues, from lung cancer to heart disease. However, the extent of ...

Cigarette smoking remains one of the most destructive habits a person can maintain, despite decades of public health warnings and overwhelming scientific evidence documenting its dangers. Each year, ...

Smoking is a highly prevalent habit, but unlike its popularity, the consequences are far from desirable. Cigarettes contain a frightening cocktail of over 7,000 chemicals, including hundreds known to ...

Some research links smoking to weight changes. However, it may not cause weight gain directly. Quitting smoking has shown links to minimal weight gain, for various reasons. Smoking is the most common ...

It's no secret that smoking is extremely detrimental to health. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens, increasing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory ...

Smoking is one of the most damaging habits for overall health, and your skin is no exception. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that smoking kills over 8 million people each year, with ...

When it comes to your airways, smoking affects more than just your lungs. It’s an activity that can weaken your immune system and cause throat irritation, factors that may promote respiratory ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex relationship ...

Researchers are still investigating the link between smoking and hypothyroidism. Although smoking does appear to affect the thyroid, its exact nature remains controversial. Experts believe smoking can ...