Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. In this Director's Briefing video, CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talks about ... Read More
Smoking Cessation
4 Shocking Health Facts You’d Never Guess Were True
For something so crucial to your quality of life as your health, there are certain shocking health facts that can make it difficult to know ... Read More
Can Exercise Help You Quit Smoking?
Smokers who are trying to quit might want to take a jog the next time a cigarette craving overtakes them, a new research review ... Read More
Trying To Quit Smoking? Eat More Fruit & Veggies!
People trying to quit smoking are three times more likely to succeed if they eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, according to a new ... Read More
Smoking Linked To Early Menopause & More Hot Flashes
There are countless reasons why women who smoke should kick the habit for their health, but here's a few more. Researchers have found ... Read More
5 Lies To NEVER Tell Your Doctor
About a third of men and women in the United States admit to lying to their doctors, according to a 2010 survey. But keeping secrets can be ... Read More
The Surprising Link Between Secondhand Smoke & Hearing Loss
If you can’t manage to quit smoking to improve your own health, do it for your kids’ hearing. Teenagers who have been exposed to secondhand ... Read More
Natural Remedies For Smoking
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Support is readily available to help you stop smoking and stay smoke-free for life. According to research or other ... Read More
Outsmart Your Brain To Stop Smoking
If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking, you know how tough it can be. And you’re not alone – 70% of smokers want to stop, according to the ... Read More
The Bottom Line On Smoking & Asthma
Secondhand smoke is bad for everyone's health, but even worse for the millions of children and adults with asthma: If you have asthma, any ... Read More
Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain
Many smokers worry that they'll gain weight if they try to quit. Some even use that concern as a reason not to quit. That's a bad idea for ... Read More
“Predatory” Cigarette Ads Target Black Teens
Menthol cigarettes are marketed to African-American youths in a "predatory" manner through more ads and lower prices near California high ... Read More