Discover how smoking and alcohol consumption dramatically increase stroke risk by raising blood pressure, damaging vessels, promoting clots, and others ...

A new study suggests that smoking could contribute to an increased risk of hospitalization due to severe mental illness, such as major depression or bipolar disorder.

Smoking hurts everyone, but women under the age of 50 who smoke are at four to five times greater risk for having a heart attack, according to KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo. He says most ...

You can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks by controlling cholesterol. Use this chart to find out ...

A study reveals childhood smoking significantly increases COPD risk in adulthood, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies for young smokers.

Smoking even one or two cigarettes a day in the months leading up to pregnancy – or during pregnancy – significantly increases the risk of severe health problems in newborns, researchers found.

A UC San Francisco study links long-term cannabis use, including edibles, to increased heart disease risk due to reduced blood vessel function, similar to tobacco effects.

Findings indicate smoking elevates stroke risk, particularly in older males with comorbidities, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Smoking cessation was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) compared with continuous smoking, according to a Korean population-based ...

Quitting cigarettes can significantly lower a person’s risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to those who continue to smoke, according to a study published today in JACC: Clinical ...

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a report on disparities in cigarette smoking rates. He wants a federal menthol ban and nicotine limits.

Smokers who make the decision to quit will see almost immediate health benefits, including a quick drop in their risk for atrial fibrillation, new research shows.