Available evidence supports the use of online or other computer-based smoking cessation programs for helping adults quit smoking, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies appearing in the May 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. “Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable disease and premature death,” the authors write as background information in the article.

Holly shares how lung cancer stole her Gram away. Nicotine addiction claims 400,000 victims annually in the United States.

Desperate to Smoke — Desperate to QuitAbout.com Smoking Cessation forum member and moderator, Lesly shares her perspectives about nicotine addiction and recovery from three years smoke-free:From Lesly:”Three years ago…

Benzene is present in cigarette smoke and accounts for half of all human exposure to this health hazard. While definitive conclusions have not yet been drawn, it is generally thought that smokers face an increased risk of leukemia over their nonsmoking counterparts.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday voted 15-8 to approve a bill (S 982) giving FDA authority to regulate tobacco products, the

Boot the Butts for GoodHere in the U.S., Spring is underway – a time that signals renewal and growth. If you’re still smoking, let this change of seasons be your…

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Tuesday began marking up a bill (S 982) that would allow FDA to regulate tobacco products, CongressDaily reports.

"I’ve used my 26 year addiction as a springboard for growth, and I am a better person today because of it."

Don’t panic when you’re hit with an intense urge to smoke. Take a few moments to concentrate on your breathing, and you’ll be able to weather the craving successfully.

New research suggests that exempting bars from community smoking bans makes no economic difference in terms of preserving bar employment, and that even the most comprehensive clean indoor air policies do not lead to a reduction in hospitality jobs. Researchers hope the findings, based on a study in Minnesota, will factor into future debates within municipalities and states considering the economic and health issues surrounding smoking-ban proposals.