The damage from smoking has long been traced through the lungs, heart, and blood vessels. But another pathway may be helping ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex relationship ...

One of the most immediate and noticeable effects of smoking on dental health is tooth staining and discoloration. The nicotine and tar present in tobacco products cling to the tooth enamel, leading to ...

New MRI research reveals that heavy smoking can shrink key brain regions tied to memory and cognition, and excess weight might intensify the damage, raising fresh questions about dementia prevention.

Tobacco smoking is linked to specific genetic mutations in MDS, affecting chromatin modification and RNA splicing pathways. A dose-response relationship exists, with higher smoking intensity ...

WASHINGTON (WCSC) — Sunday marks 64 years since the U.S. surgeon general announced the definitive link between smoking and cancer in a landmark report. Dr. Luther L. Terry released the report on Jan.

Amniotic fluid plays a quiet but essential role throughout pregnancy. It surrounds the baby, cushions movement, supports lung development, and allows the umbilical cord to function without compression ...

A man sits outside and holds a slim menthol cigarette between his fingers. Close-up with focus on the cigarette. The study provided a comprehensive examination of how lifestyle and environmental ...

Smoking is linked to 20% of cancer diagnoses, with 47% of cancer patients being former or current smokers. Quitting smoking at cancer diagnosis can improve treatment outcomes, reduce complications, ...