Is an Occasional Cigarette Really That Bad?

There isn’t much research on those of us who bum a cigarette every so often, but here’s what we do know: Cigarettes are still ...

Is smoking a cigarette rarely really harmful?

Cigarette smoking can, unsurprisingly, irritate smokers' lungs right away, leading to sore throats and coughs. You're also ...
Forbes

Why Smoking Is Making A Comeback — And What It Means For Your Health

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Samuels is the Founder/CEO of Wellworth healthcare advisory firm. A cigarette lit on screen once symbolized noir, danger and ...
C&EN

Vaping vs. smoking: What does decades of research tell us?

E-cigarettes, commonly referred to as “vapes,” were invented in the early 2000s with the explicit goal of helping people quit smoking by transitioning them to something safer. But there are many ...
Gizmodo

Each Cigarette Costs You 20 Minutes of Life, New Study Warns

The researchers estimate that a lifelong smoker is expected to live about ten fewer years on average than a nonsmoker. Reading time 3 minutes Here’s some extra motivation for anyone looking to quit ...