Smoking Cessation News & Features
Banning Flavored Vapes May Help Teens Quit
- Turning to Vaping to Stop Smoking Not a Simple Solution
April 27, 2023 — The medical community remains split on recommending vaping to help patients who want to quit smoking cigarettes.
- Menthol Vapes Could Be Even More Toxic to Lungs
April 12, 2023 — A new study reveals adding menthol flavoring to electronic cigarettes may damage your lungs more than regular e-cigarettes do.
- ‘Smart’ Jewelry Could Be the Future of Quitting Cigarettes
March 30, 2023 — Researchers are developing wearable technology designed to help fight tobacco use disorder.
- 57% of People in CDC Survey Support Ban on All Tobacco Sales
February 3, 2023 — Even among smokers, there was some support for the bans. About a third of smokers supported the menthol ban and more than a quarter backed a total tobacco ban, the survey found.
- Buzz Kill: Lung Damage Looks Worse in Pot Smokers
November 16, 2022 — Contrary to earlier assumptions, cannabis smokers had more extensive lung damage than tobacco users, a study found.
- What's the Best Age to Stop Smoking? Study Offers Clue
October 26, 2022 — Smokers who quit before age 35 showed a complete “reversal of risk” when compared to people who never smoked, according to a new national study.
- Nearly 30% of U.S. Cancer Deaths Linked to Smoking
August 29, 2022 — Nearly 123,000 cancer deaths – or almost 30% of all cancer deaths – in the United States in 2019 were linked to cigarette smoking, a new analysis suggests.
- FDA Orders Juul to Stop Selling E-Cigarettes
June 23, 2022 — The FDA has ordered Juul Labs to stop selling e-cigarettes and vaping products on the U.S. market, the agency announced on Thursday.
- Biden Moves to Limit Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
June 21, 2022 — The action to reduce nicotine levels would fit in with President Joe Biden’s goal of reducing cancer death rates by half over 25 years.
- How to Quit Smokeless Tobacco
Step-by-step tips on how to quit smokeless tobacco.
- How to Quit Vaping
Struggling to kick the unhealthy habit of vaping? Learn more about the steps to take to quit vaping.
- Vaping No Healthier for Your Heart Than Smoking?
November 11, 2019 — Researchers say use of e-cigarettes negatively affects risk factors for heart disease in ways similar to traditional tobacco cigarettes:
- New guidelines for stop smoking services
March 28, 2018 — People in England who are most at risk of being harmed by tobacco should be at the top of the list to get help to quit, new guidelines say.
- Nicotine confusion on No Smoking Day
March 14, 2018 — It's National No Smoking Day and health officials are warning that misunderstandings about nicotine may be stopping people who want to quit from using e-cigarettes or nicotine replacement therapies like patches and gum.
- Health harms from one cigarette a day
January 25, 2018 — Smokers who think just one cigarette a day won't harm their health are wrong, according to a large study, looking at research that goes back decades.
- 3 out of 5 who try a cigarette 'become smokers'
January 10, 2018 — More than two-thirds of people who smoke just 1 cigarette go on to become, at least temporarily, daily smokers, a study suggests.
- TV ad highlights organ damage caused by smoking
December 29, 2017 — The danger posed by tobacco tar is the focus of a new TV advert aimed at persuading smokers to quit this New Year.
- Heavy drinking and smoking 'makes us look older'
November 16, 2017 — People who drink heavily and smoke are more likely to show tell-tale signs of ageing, a study suggests.
- More people stopping smoking, report finds
September 21, 2017 — The growing use of e-cigarettes has helped boost the number of people in England who have stopped smoking, says a new report.
- E-cigarettes 'help smokers to stop'
July 27, 2017 — More evidence has emerged that e-cigarettes are helping people to quit smoking
- Ambitions for a smoke-free generation unveiled
July 19, 2017 — Plans to cut adult smoking rates in England over the next 5 years have been set out by the government.
- 10 years on from the smoking ban in England
July 3, 2017 — What has happened in the 10 years since the smoking ban came into force in England?
- Smokers and vapers face new regulations
April 19, 2017 — Smokers and people using e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) face changes in regulations next month.
- How Ex-Smokers Can Help Someone Quit
You quit smoking. Now it’s time to pay it forward and help someone else who wants to kick the habit. Do you know what will really help them, and what won’t?
- How Ex-Smokers Can Help Someone Quit
You quit smoking. Now it’s time to pay it forward and help someone else who wants to kick the habit. Do you know what will really help them, and what won’t?
- Tips for Your New, Smoke-Free Life
When you quit smoking, these changes should give you the best chance of kicking the habit.
- You Smoked Again. Now What?
If you’re quitting smoking but slipped and had a couple of cigarettes, this is typical and you shouldn’t give up.
- The Truth About Smoking
Some myths still linger about smoking. This article gives the facts and expert opinions on cigarettes and your health.
- How to Avoid Gaining Weight When You Quit Smoking
Kicking the habit doesn’t have to mean putting on extra pounds. Use these tips to keep your weight in check when you give up smoking.
- Can You Get Away With Social Smoking?
Is it OK to smoke only sometimes? Why you should think twice before you light up.
- Teen Vaping: What You Should Know
Teen “vaping” (using e-cigarettes) is on the rise. What are the health risks?
- The Vape Debate: What You Need to Know
Are e-cigarettes truly safe, or are they risky business? Learn the pros and cons of vaping.
- How I Quit Smoking
One person’s journey from smoking to quitting, including why and how he quit smoking.
- Some Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke
January 7, 2015 — Quitting is 'challenging' and depression often plays a role, one expert says
- Quitting Time: How to Stop Smoking for Good
Top tips to kick the habit.
- What's the Best Way to Quit Smoking?
Our expert gives tips on ending the cigarette habit for good.
- Surviving Without Smoke: Month 1
Want to quit smoking? Simple solutions to fight the cigarette urge and stop smoking.
- Your Quit-Smoking Fears Debunked
Don't let fears over quitting smoking keep you from getting healthy. Learn how to overcome worries over excess weight gain, withdrawal symptoms and more.
- What Is Snus?
Is this smokeless tobacco product safe to use? Here’s how snus stacks up.
- Unusual Ways to Quit Smoking
WebMD discusses ways you can kick the smoking habit for good.
- Smoking Cessation Benefits
The health benefits of quitting smoking begin almost immediately.
- Find Your Smoking Triggers
What makes you crave a cigarette? Is it a cup of coffee? A drink? Talking on the phone? To quit smoking forever, it’s important to identify your smoking triggers.
- Quit-Smoking Drugs and Nicotine Patches and Gums
It’s never easy to quit smoking. But research shows that medications and nicotine replacement therapies can double the chances that a smoker will successfully quit.
- Is Smoking Dragging You Down?
Here are 10 common daily side effects of smoking that often create the incentive to quit.
- E-Cigarettes Under Fire
E-cigarettes are safer than cigarettes, their makers say. Prove it, says the FDA, which no longer lets them into the country.
- How I Quit Smoking With Stress Reduction and Martial Arts
Deep breathing and other stress reduction and relaxation techniques are commonly used to help new smokers quit. Here's how to find a technique that works for you.
- Facing My Smoking Triggers
Certain foods, drinks, places, and even things you do can make you want to smoke. Learn about how to manage your triggers to quit smoking.
- Stopping Weight Gain While Quitting Smoking
Many people who quit smoking gain 10 pounds, but not you. Here's how to avoid weight gain when you quit smoking.
- Stop Smoking by Writing
Writing about what you're feeling when you stop smoking can be an important tool to help you quit. Here are tips to help write your way out of smoking.