May 21, 2012: Screening for Lung Cancer Might Benefit Those at Highest Risk
But it's not appropriate for most people, researchers say

May 17, 2012: Fewer Young Americans Smoking, Survey Finds
Rates have dropped since 2004, but 1 in 12 teens, one-third of young adults still light up

May 10, 2012: Many Women Still Smoke During Pregnancy
New study finds white moms-to-be are more likely to light up than blacks, Hispanics

May 08, 2012: Friends' Parents Can Sway Teens' Odds for Drinking, Smoking
'Good' parenting helps kids steer clear of risky behaviors, researchers say

May 04, 2012: Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids
But study only found slight association, not a cause-and-effect relationship

May 03, 2012: Hot Flashes More Likely for Certain Smokers, Study Says
Women's genetic backgrounds may increase susceptibility

May 01, 2012: Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke: Study
Exposure leads to more doctor visits, disturbed sleep, exercise limitations

April 20, 2012: Joint-Replacement Failure Rate Higher for Smokers: Studies
Patients needing new hips, knees should be told to quit, doctors say

April 13, 2012: Obese Workers' Health Care Costs Top Those of Smokers
Smokers cost employers an additional $1,275 a year, while obese workers cost $1,850 more, study says

April 09, 2012: Could Menthol Cigarettes Pose Even Higher Stroke Risk?
For women and whites, the odds look even worse, study finds

April 05, 2012: Health Tip: How to Avoid Secondhand Smoke
Suggestions include asking people not to light up in your home

April 03, 2012: Health Tip: More Reasons to Quit Smoking
Health risks start to diminish almost immediately

March 30, 2012: Secondhand Smoke Affects Young Girls More Than Boys: Study
By age 7, lung function was six times worse for exposed girls than boys, research shows

March 30, 2012: FDA Calls on Tobacco Companies to List Harmful Ingredients
Manufacturers must also back up claims that certain products are 'safer' to smoke

March 29, 2012: Stigma, Shame Can Worsen Depression in Lung Cancer Patients
They may believe -- rightly or not -- that others blame them for diagnosis

March 28, 2012: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
But incidence of cancers linked to obesity increasing, researchers find

March 23, 2012: Helpline, Free Nicotine Patches Don't Help Smokers Quit: Study
British researchers' findings reiterate the power of nicotine addiction

March 19, 2012: Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Linked to Lung Disease Years Later
Study found it nearly doubled risk for breathing condition

March 19, 2012: Appeals Court Backs FDA Move for Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs
Ohio decision runs counter to ruling by Washington, D.C.-based judge in February

March 15, 2012: CDC Launches Graphic Anti-Smoking Campaign
The hope is to get 50,000 people to quit, the agency says

March 14, 2012: Doctors Likely to Preach What They Practice
Those with healthy behaviors more inclined to recommend patients make lifestyle changes: study

March 14, 2012: Watching Movie Stars Light Up May Spur Kids to Smoke
Kids who saw more tobacco use on film from ages 9 to 14 tended to become regular smokers

March 13, 2012: Many Docs Order Unneeded Lung Cancer Screening Tests: Survey
Not only wasteful, tests can lead to unnecessary treatments for patients

March 08, 2012: Surgeon General: Nearly 4 Million U.S. Kids Still Smoke
Report says tobacco industry targets marketing toward children

March 01, 2012: Wanted: Female Nurses for Large, Ongoing Study
Nurses' Health Study has provided decades of data on women's health

March 01, 2012: U.S. Will Push to Have Graphic Warnings on Cigarettes
Pledge comes after judge blocked FDA mandate, calling it unconstitutional

February 29, 2012: Nicotine Patches May Not Help During Pregnancy
Most women stopped using them early, making it harder to draw conclusions, study says

February 24, 2012: Gene Might Be a Culprit in Sudden Infant Death for Boys
DNA testing found mutation more prevalent in male babies

February 20, 2012: Mom's Nicotine Patch May Raise Baby's Risk for Colic
Behavioral therapy recommended over nicotine replacement during pregnancy, research says

February 13, 2012: Health Tip: Chewing Tobacco Harms Oral Health
Here are some examples of what can go wrong

February 10, 2012: Young Adults Who Quit Smoking Feel Better Quickly
Coughs begin to clear up within two weeks, study finds

February 08, 2012: Playing Sports May Help Keep Kids From Smoking
But the risk of taking up the habit rises if teammates smoke, study finds

February 07, 2012: Moving Homes Often in Childhood Might Affect Long-Term Health
Frequently uprooted kids were more likely to drink heavily, smoke as adults, study says

February 07, 2012: Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds

February 06, 2012: Smoking May Be Especially Tough on Men's Brains
Study found declines in thinking skills for males, but not females

February 06, 2012: Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report
But researchers add that too many are still breathing in secondhand smoke while in vehicles

February 03, 2012: Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds

January 31, 2012: When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises
This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds

January 25, 2012: Optimal Heart Health Starts Early: Study
No risk factors by middle age is 'the fountain of youth for your heart'

January 20, 2012: Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
But there are many other reasons to avoid cigarettes while pregnant

January 17, 2012: FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips
Experts fear candy-like products could put children at risk for nicotine addiction, poisoning

January 09, 2012: Anti-Estrogen Treatment Shrank Lung Tumors in Mice
Preliminary study exposed animals to cancer-causing agent in tobacco

January 09, 2012: Nicotine Patches, Gums Won't Help Smokers Quit Long-Term: Study
Researchers say finding underscores real-world challenges facing those looking to quit

January 06, 2012: Global Study Finds Drug Abuse Highest in Richer Nations
The U.S. can do its part to reduce the damage of addiction, experts say

December 27, 2011: Health Tip: Choose Your Day to Quit Smoking
Suggestions to help you stop

December 26, 2011: How to Make Your Quit-Smoking Resolution Stick
Tips from the American Lung Association may help

December 16, 2011: Life After Cigarettes Is Happier: Study
Three years later, quitters report less stress, better mood compared to smokers

December 15, 2011: Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in Women
Non-melanoma malignancies twice as likely after 20 years of tobacco use, study finds

December 14, 2011: Electronic Cigarette Makers Must Prove Safety of Products: Report
Institute of Medicine details testing that should be done to back any claims of reduced disease risk

December 07, 2011: Some States Make Stopping Smoking Easier Than Others
Maine, North Dakota are quit-friendly; Georgia is not, lung experts say