The head of the WHO Office in Athens, Dr. João Breda, talks about the challenges the National Health System will face in the future ...

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.

All month long, we're sharing the latest research and tips on how to love your heart and take the best care of it. Dr. Nicolette Powe is here now to share more on why smokers should kick their habit.

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

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 ...

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

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with onset of nicotine and tobacco use in U.S. youths ...

Young adults are more likely to give up smoking and switch to vaping if they understand the reduced harm of vaping, according ...

People in rural areas are at greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a variety of factors. We explain why.

World Cancer Day was celebrated on February 4, providing an opportunity for oncologists and scientists to discuss new ways to combat this devastating disease. During his visit to Dakar in Senegal, ...