Smoking during pregnancy may increase your baby’s chances of developing a variety of medical complications. Some research suggests a possible link between smoking during pregnancy and autism spectrum ...

Study links smoking habits to Parkinson’s disease risk and all-cause mortality, showing persistent smokers have lower PD risk but quitting improves survival.

One of the most immediate and noticeable effects of smoking on dental health is tooth staining and discoloration. The nicotine and tar present in tobacco products cling to the tooth enamel, leading to ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex relationship ...

A study of 410,000 adults finds current smokers have a lower Parkinson’s risk, while quitters have a higher Parkinson's risk but a much lower risk of death.

Tobacco smoking is linked to specific genetic mutations in MDS, affecting chromatin modification and RNA splicing pathways. A dose-response relationship exists, with higher smoking intensity ...

New MRI research reveals that heavy smoking can shrink key brain regions tied to memory and cognition, and excess weight might intensify the damage, raising fresh questions about dementia prevention.

WASHINGTON (WCSC) — Sunday marks 64 years since the U.S. surgeon general announced the definitive link between smoking and cancer in a landmark report. Dr. Luther L. Terry released the report on Jan.

A man sits outside and holds a slim menthol cigarette between his fingers. Close-up with focus on the cigarette. The study provided a comprehensive examination of how lifestyle and environmental ...

Researchers are still investigating the link between smoking and hypothyroidism. Although smoking does appear to affect the thyroid, its exact nature remains controversial. Experts believe smoking can ...