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Cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults

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A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led analysis of medical information gathered on a diverse group of almost 250,000 people over four years has significantly clarified the link between the 鈥渆xclusive鈥� use of e-cigarettes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as high blood pressure in a sub-group of adults 30 to 70 years of age.聽

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A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows adults in the United States using combustible cigarettes and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), commonly referred to as dual-use, experienced the same tobacco-related nicotine and toxicant exposure compared to using cigarettes alone at the same intensity.

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Nearly half of Americans who smoke use menthol cigarettes that are harder to quit, driving up their health risks with every puff. Now, a new University of Michigan study will test the best way to help people who smoke menthol break that habit.

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The warning signs of head and neck cancer can be easy to miss. But according to a Penn State Health physician, prevention is possible.

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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network聽(NCCN)鈥攁n alliance of leading cancer centers鈥攃elebrated 30 years of helping people with cancer to live better lives during the NCCN 2025 Annual Conference, March 28-30 in Orlando, Florida. The yearly event brings together leading minds and subject matter experts in front of a multidisciplinary audience to share the latest recommendations for cancer treatment and prevention.

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Young adults in pain start using cannabis earlier and are more likely to mix it with alcohol, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

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New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little over 76 million years of life gained in the United States during 1970-2022 due to substantial reductions in smoking prevalence driven by tobacco control. The study is published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

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More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.

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Since 2021, when lung cancer screening guidelines began to include younger people and those with a lower smoking history, the number of screenings climbed, but significant gaps remain, especially among people with limited access to healthcare.

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Electronic cigarettes use may pose lower cardiovascular risks in people living with HIV compared to tobacco cigarette use, new UCLA-led research shows. The study, published in JAHA, uses a novel laboratory model to examine the early stages of atherogenesis鈥攖he buildup of fats and cholesterol in the arteries.

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While cigarette smoking rates have plummeted from nearly 50% of adults in the 1960s to just under 12% in 2022, people use other tobacco products at about the same rate as they always have.

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Florida State University researchers will use new funding from the National Science Foundation to investigate mechanisms that drive wildfire spread.

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The tobacco industry has set its sights on Africa, exploiting regulatory loopholes and targeting a rapidly growing youth population with new nicotine products.

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A new study from UC San Diego researchers settles a longstanding question: Does vaping help you quit? According to their results, the answer is no.

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Cigarette smokers are more likely to die from heart disease than lung cancer. Here, a physician explains how vaping affects the cardiovascular system and your overall health.

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Colorectal cancer incidence rates continue to rise in those under age 50 -- a trend that underscores the need for increased awareness and early detection. During this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, experts from Hackensack Meridian Health are available to discuss this trend, along with a patient diagnosed with CRC at age 37 while pregnant.

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Current and former smokers are significantly more likely to develop an aortic aneurysm than nonsmokers. An Ultrasound or CT scan can help spot an aortic aneurysm before it ruptures

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Smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to some unexplained strokes in younger adults, mainly in male individuals and in people ages 45 to 49, according to a study published in the February 19, 2025, online issue of Neurology庐 Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.