What you win if you quit the Smoking Game (Infographic)

Quit smoking and you’ll win a game full of prizes, from cash to better health.

Teens and smoking: What you should know

In most states, it is illegal for children to purchase cigarettes before the age of 18. Despite this, many teens and adolescents find a way to obtain cigarettes for…

Smoking while pregnant: How bad is it for my baby?

Smoking while pregnant can cause many health issues for children after they are born. Many of these health concerns are similar for children who experience secondhand smoke. Dr. Joshua…

Tanning vs. smoking: Which is worse for you?

Cigarettes are a leading cause of lung cancer. You know that. But you may not be aware of a clear link between tanning beds and skin cancer. Just looking…

Ready to quit nicotine? 5 ways to help

Most nicotine-users are unable to quit because they are addicted. We know the negative side effects of using tobacco and nicotine products, such as respiratory infections, asthma and cancer. As a…

Lung cancer in nonsmokers? It’s possible

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say between 80-90 percent of lung cancer cases are linked to smoking, it is possible to get lung cancer even if…

Secondhand smoke: How bad is it for kids?

Secondhand smoke has proven to be bad for our health, but research shows it is even worse for children. Children who are subjected to smoke from cigarettes are more…

E-cigarettes: Nicotine repackaged

Editor’s note: This post was updated March 2019. Nicotine in electronic cigarettes, better known as e-cigarettes, makes them no better than regular cigarettes. Many teens do not even know if…

Vitamin B6 and B12 linked to lung cancer

Vitamins are commonly associated with health benefits, but research continues to suggest that men who take vitamin B6 and B12 in high doses are at higher risk of developing…

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