The F.D.A. is making its biggest move yet to end smoking. It needs to be careful not to give rise to another public health ...

In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol cigarettes were higher than non-menthol cigarettes for death from any cause ...

Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives in the U.S. than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to ...

To maintain a healthy heart, researchers say people should focus on diet and exercise, limit alcohol, manage stress, get ...

Landmark smoking ban in India led to reduced public smoking, but challenges remain in enforcing tobacco control laws.

A new bill could make smoking in cars with kids under 12 illegal in South Carolina, with drivers facing fines as lawmakers ...

Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, and even short periods of exposure can be harmful to people’s health.

The burden of cardiovascular diseases among smokers is profoundly evident. Cigarette smoking, a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality, exerts a particularly pernicious impact on the ...

While common risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and smoking are well-known, there are other ...

Recent reports reveal heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., many of whom are younger than 45. Here's what ...

Genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis is causally associated with prostate cancer, according to study findings.