There’s Hope for Ex-Smokers’ Brain Tissue Yet
A new study shows that, after quitting, smoking-induced harm to brain tissue may be reversed over time.
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Rebellious Teens and Their E-Cigarettes
California wants to cut down on teenage vaping. The best way to do that is not by telling teens to stop.
We Try More Drugs Than Anyone Else, and 9 Other Ways Addiction Is Different in America
Whether it's our drug use, our laws, or the treatment options we have on offer, the U.S. frequently stands out. And that's not always something to celebrate.
These Mental Illnesses and Addictions Are More Dangerous Than Heavy Smoking
Many mental illnesses and addictions are more heavily associated with premature deaths than heavy smoking, yet we tend to be less aware of their risks.
It Just Got Easier to Ban Outdoor Smoking
A new mapping technique could help public officials make the case to ban smoking in public areas.
Smoking Mad: Tobacco Users Caught Up in Insurer’s Obamacare Glitch
After signing up for coverage and disclosing they were smokers, about 100 New Hampshire consumers, including Terry Wetherby, find their new Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield policies canceled because they were charged incorrect “non-smoker” rates.
How Many Cigarettes Make You a Smoker?
A surprising number of people smoke often but still don't consider themselves smokers, according to a new study.
Are No Internet Comments the Best Internet Comments?
A comment experiment with anti-smoking PSAs offers surprising results.
Smokers in Suriname Light Up 109 Times a Day
Though smoking there isn't prevalent, the habits of daily users are extreme.
If You Want Free Nicotine Patches, Pretend to Smoke More Than 7 Cigarettes a Day
Mike Dang called a hotline that helps people quit smoking. The only issue: he'd never started.