Smoking Cessation News & Features
- Fewer High School Students Using E-Cigarettes
November 3, 2023 — More than half a million high school students have stopped vaping in the past year, according to new government data that also showed e-cigarette use among middle-schoolers is holding steady.
- Vaping Doubles Risk of Lung Problems in Teens: Study
August 16, 2023 — Teens who use e-cigarettes are twice as likely to report lung problems like wheezing, shortness of breath, or bronchitis, compared to those who don’t use the devices, according to a new study.
- Canada to Require Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes
June 1, 2023 — Canada will be the first country in the world to require health warnings be printed on individual cigarettes, the country’s health ministry announced Wednesday.
- 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.
- ‘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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- The Truth About Smoking
Some myths still linger about smoking. This article gives the facts and expert opinions on cigarettes and your health.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Smoking: Drop the Habit Without Picking Up Weight
Proven strategies for quitting smoking, including diet and exercise, can keep you smoke-free and prevent weight gain.
- Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight
How to kick the habit without packing on the pounds.
- S. Epatha Merkerson Crusades Against Smoking
Law & Order's S. Epatha Merkerson sounds the alarm on the dangers of tobacco and the grim reality of lung cancer.
- 10 Overlooked Reasons to Quit Smoking
If you need more incentive to quit smoking, here are some reasons that you may not know about.
- Alternatives for Giving Up Cigarettes
Have you tried unconventional approaches to stop smoking?
- Addicted to Nicorette
Many smokers have kicked the habit only to get hooked on something that was supposed to help: nicotine chewing gum. Just how dangerous is it?
- The Romance of a Good Smoke
When couples try to quit, understanding how they use cigarettes in their relationships could help them succeed.