August 5, 2024

Smoking & Vaping Together Raise Lung Cancer Risks Even Higher

Experts have long suspected it, but a new study confirms that folks who vape and smoke tobacco face higher risks for lung cancer than if they'd done either alone.

August 1, 2024

Most Americans Don't Know About Lung Cancer Screening: Survey

People who've had a history of smoking can get a lung cancer spotted early -- when it's most treatable -- through annual CT screening.

July 31, 2024

Ozempic's Latest Role: Helping Smokers Quit

Smokers with diabetes or obesity who take semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) might reap an added benefit: Help in quitting smoking.

July 16, 2024

Cigarettes Worse Than Vaping for Secondhand Smoke Exposure

Secondhand smoke from cigarettes is much worse than that from vaping, in terms of exposing children to nicotine, a new study finds.

July 3, 2024

Could AI & a Blood Test Help Spot Lung Cancers Early?

Researchers have shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can identify people who are at risk for lung cancer based on genetic markers in their blood.

July 3, 2024

What Are Nicotine Pouches, and Are They Less Harmful Than Smoking?

Nicotine pouches might be less harmful than smoking or chewing tobacco, but they still pose an addiction risk to users, a new review finds.