The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a "pressing health threat," with risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. WHO has formed a new Commission on Social Connection.

Growth in the market for electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) raises complex questions about the devices’ public health implications and, hence, challenging policy issues. We propose a policy ...

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Vaping has emerged in the last few years as a safer alternative to smoking.But health experts emphasize that "safer" doesn't mean "safe" — especially for people who don't already smoke ...

Smoking can make you more likely to develop pneumonia. It's also linked to higher mortality rates, more hospital stays, and recurrent infections. Learn more.