Smoking Cessation News, Features & Updates

May 20, 2024 — A new nicotine cessation approach could help the 11 million U.S. adults quit vaping. Here's what to know about the first possible FDA-authorized treatment for vaping.

November 3, 2023 — More than half a million high school students have stopped vaping in the past year, according to new government data that also showed e-cigarette use among middle-schoolers is holding steady.

August 16, 2023 — Teens who use e-cigarettes are twice as likely to report lung problems like wheezing, shortness of breath, or bronchitis, compared to those who don’t use the devices, according to a new study.

June 1, 2023 — Canada will be the first country in the world to require health warnings be printed on individual cigarettes, the country’s health ministry announced Wednesday.

April 27, 2023 — The medical community remains split on recommending vaping to help patients who want to quit smoking cigarettes.

March 30, 2023 — Researchers are developing wearable technology designed to help fight tobacco use disorder.

February 3, 2023 — Even among smokers, there was some support for the bans. About a third of smokers supported the menthol ban and more than a quarter backed a total tobacco ban, the survey found.

Step-by-step tips on how to quit smokeless tobacco.

Struggling to kick the unhealthy habit of vaping? Learn more about the steps to take to quit vaping.

If you’re quitting smoking but slipped and had a couple of cigarettes, this is typical and you shouldn’t give up.

You quit smoking. Now it’s time to pay it forward and help someone else who wants to kick the habit. Do you know what will really help them, and what won’t?

Is it OK to smoke only sometimes? Why you should think twice before you light up.

Some myths still linger about smoking. This article gives the facts and expert opinions on cigarettes and your health.

Kicking the habit doesn’t have to mean putting on extra pounds. Use these tips to keep your weight in check when you give up smoking.

Teen “vaping” (using e-cigarettes) is on the rise. What are the health risks?

Are e-cigarettes truly safe, or are they risky business? Learn the pros and cons of vaping.

Our expert gives tips on ending the cigarette habit for good.

Want to quit smoking? Simple solutions to fight the cigarette urge and stop smoking.

Don't let fears over quitting smoking keep you from getting healthy. Learn how to overcome worries over excess weight gain, withdrawal symptoms and more.

Is this smokeless tobacco product safe to use? Here’s how snus stacks up.

WebMD discusses ways you can kick the smoking habit for good.

What makes you crave a cigarette? Is it a cup of coffee? A drink? Talking on the phone? To quit smoking forever, it’s important to identify your smoking triggers.

Here are 10 common daily side effects of smoking that often create the incentive to quit.

E-cigarettes are safer than cigarettes, their makers say. Prove it, says the FDA, which no longer lets them into the country.

Deep breathing and other stress reduction and relaxation techniques are commonly used to help new smokers quit. Here's how to find a technique that works for you.

Certain foods, drinks, places, and even things you do can make you want to smoke. Learn about how to manage your triggers to quit smoking.

Many people who quit smoking gain 10 pounds, but not you. Here's how to avoid weight gain when you quit smoking.

Proven strategies for quitting smoking, including diet and exercise, can keep you smoke-free and prevent weight gain.

How to kick the habit without packing on the pounds.

Law & Order's S. Epatha Merkerson sounds the alarm on the dangers of tobacco and the grim reality of lung cancer.

If you need more incentive to quit smoking, here are some reasons that you may not know about.

Have you tried unconventional approaches to stop smoking?

Many smokers have kicked the habit only to get hooked on something that was supposed to help: nicotine chewing gum. Just how dangerous is it?

When couples try to quit, understanding how they use cigarettes in their relationships could help them succeed.