Smoking Cessation News & Features

April 27, 2023 — The medical community remains split on recommending vaping to help patients who want to quit smoking cigarettes.

April 12, 2023 — A new study reveals adding menthol flavoring to electronic cigarettes may damage your lungs more than regular e-cigarettes do.

March 30, 2023 — Researchers are developing wearable technology designed to help fight tobacco use disorder.

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.

November 16, 2022 — Contrary to earlier assumptions, cannabis smokers had more extensive lung damage than tobacco users, a study found.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step-by-step tips on how to quit smokeless tobacco.

Struggling to kick the unhealthy habit of vaping? Learn more about the steps to take to quit vaping.

November 11, 2019 — Researchers say use of e-cigarettes negatively affects risk factors for heart disease in ways similar to traditional tobacco cigarettes:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

November 16, 2017 — People who drink heavily and smoke are more likely to show tell-tale signs of ageing, a study suggests.

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.

July 27, 2017 — More evidence has emerged that e-cigarettes are helping people to quit smoking

July 19, 2017 — Plans to cut adult smoking rates in England over the next 5 years have been set out by the government.

July 3, 2017 — What has happened in the 10 years since the smoking ban came into force in England?

April 19, 2017 — Smokers and people using e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) face changes in regulations next month.

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 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?

When you quit smoking, these changes should give you the best chance of kicking the habit.

If you’re quitting smoking but slipped and had a couple of cigarettes, this is typical and you shouldn’t give up.

Some myths still linger about smoking. This article gives the facts and expert opinions on cigarettes and your health.

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.

Is it OK to smoke only sometimes? Why you should think twice before you light up.

Teen “vaping” (using e-cigarettes) is on the rise. What are the health risks?

Are e-cigarettes truly safe, or are they risky business? Learn the pros and cons of vaping.

One person’s journey from smoking to quitting, including why and how he quit smoking.

January 7, 2015 — Quitting is 'challenging' and depression often plays a role, one expert says

Top tips to kick the habit.

Our expert gives tips on ending the cigarette habit for good.

Want to quit smoking? Simple solutions to fight the cigarette urge and stop smoking.

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.

Is this smokeless tobacco product safe to use? Here’s how snus stacks up.

WebMD discusses ways you can kick the smoking habit for good.

The health benefits of quitting smoking begin almost immediately.

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.

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.

Here are 10 common daily side effects of smoking that often create the incentive to quit.

E-cigarettes are safer than cigarettes, their makers say. Prove it, says the FDA, which no longer lets them into the country.

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.

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.

Many people who quit smoking gain 10 pounds, but not you. Here's how to avoid weight gain when you quit smoking.

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.