Would you give up soda? Well, a group of Diet Coke- and Coca-Cola-obsessed USA TODAY journalists decided to try. Sugary drinks, like soda, have negative impacts on the body. Those who drink sugary ...

In ongoing efforts to pinpoint the best evidence-based ways to quit smoking, a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has turned her attention to a tobacco-free product gaining ...

You probably know nixing cigarettes is good for your body. But it’s also good for your brain. Did you know that besides causing cancer, heart disease, and lung diseases, smoking can also harm your ...

Opening up about his addictions. We all have our vices. Whether it’s enjoying a cold beer after a long day of work, soaking in a bathtub, or going on a run to let off some steam. Vices can look ...

Study participants with rheumatoid arthritis who received a 6-week individualized smoking cessation program had greater quit rates than those who received usual care. Intensive smoking cessation ...

A new study suggests that quitting smoking – even in middle age or beyond – can slow cognitive decline. While cognitive decline naturally occurs with aging, research suggests that smoking exacerbates ...

BURWOOD, Australia — Ask anyone who’s quit smoking and they’ll tell you the first few days are brutal. Cravings hit hard, withdrawal symptoms peak, and every moment feels like a battle. But here’s ...

Our quiet, fall-like pattern continues through the rest of the work/school week before rain arrives this weekend.LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // TRAFFIC MAPClouds have been lingering over our ...

Get a whiff of this nightmare. A young woman struggled for years to breathe freely after becoming hooked on a popular over-the-counter nasal spray — making it nearly impossible to quit. “I could not ...

Quitting smoking during cancer treatment is complex and requires tailored approaches. Smoking before a cancer-related surgery is associated with a higher symptom burden, but the perioperative period ...

If you've ever turned on the TV to see a harrowing story of a person with a hole in their throat warning against the dangers of smoking, you witnessed an ad by the Tips From Former Smokers campaign.