By Elijah Cohen Today in the United States, more people openly admit to having used marijuana in the past week than ever before—and it’s likely to continue increasing for years to come. The percentage of Americans who smoke has declined substantially in recent years. What…
By John Vibes It is not very common to see people smoking cigarettes in modern television and movies because most studios have either banned the practice altogether or have implemented very strict guidelines about the circumstances in which tobacco products can be used as props….
By Sam Janes, UCL and Peter Campbell, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute We know that quitting smoking is an excellent way to reduce your risk of developing lung cancer. But until now, experts weren’t quite sure why this was the case. Our latest research has uncovered…
By Matt Agorist Earlier this year, the US Food and Drug Administration set its sights on e-cigs and launched a massive campaign to discourage teens from using e-cigarettes. The FDA also announced an investigation into several vaping products—namely the most popular brand, JUUL, which makes…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Recently, the ‘City Fathers’ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, according to radio news reports, are going after chemically-flavored tobacco products, which are marketed and positioned in convenience stores so as to attract youngsters who are smoking them. KYW radio reports claimed Philly’s…
Some people choose herbs and plants to smoke for a desired hallucinogenic effect while others do so to reap the many health benefits associated with herbs. Thanks to items like vaporizers and wax pens, getting the benefits of herbs through smoking is a lot easier…
By Amanda Froelich Workers who face a great deal of stress on the job are 35% more likely to be diagnosed with an illness by a doctor. If you’re one of the many striving to get healthier, here’s a tip: chill out! According to a…
By John G. Vibes A lawsuit was filed this month, against the company that produces the popular “American Spirit” brand cigarettes, which are said to be organic and additive free. However, the lawsuit alleges that this is false advertising and that American Spirits use ammonia…
It’s not a hard case to convince someone that smoking is bad. From reports of lung or prostate cancer to serious birth defects, it is universally accepted that smoking leads to negative health effects. For these very reasons, public acceptance of smoking has been on…
With summer rolling around and an abundance of fun outdoor-activities on your doorstep, there is no better time to get serious about improving your health and kicking your smoking habit for good. Quitting smoking will not only drastically reduce your chances of heart disease and…
While the dangers of cigarette smoking have been well known for a long time, there hasn’t always been another alternative for smokers. With the invention of the e-cigarette or vaporizer, more and more people are making the switch from traditional cigarettes to electronic. Vaping culture…
Everyone knows smokers are at a much higher risk of getting cancer, lung disease, and emphysema; which is why pretty much everyone tells you not to smoke cigarettes. However, they’re extremely addicting and some people just cannot stop. If you’re one of those people that…
Dr. Victor Marchione You want to quit smoking and you’ve tried everything, from gums to sprays, and all else has failed. But have you tried yoga? Long considered the domain of housewives and young professionals, yoga has taken on increasing popularity with athletes and now,…
by Sayer Ji Compelling reasons to stop smoking far outnumber effective ways to do so. Even with recent revelations that tobacco is contaminated with the highly carcinogenic radioisotope polonium-210, the addictive hold it maintains on millions of smokers worldwide who already know it causes premature…
