Despite Myths, 'Light' Cigarettes as Addictive as Others

New research shows that so-called "light" cigarettes are just as addictive as cigarettes with more "tar" and nicotine, despite popular industry-fed myths to the contrary.
Smoking May Spark Hunger

When young people take up smoking to regulate their weight, this may prove to be counterproductive. Newly-released research suggests a connection between exposure to nicotine and subsequent weight gain.
Smoking Hurts Odds of Successful In-Vitro Fertilization

Smoking seems to fast-forward a woman's reproductive clock and can dim her odds of becoming pregnant via in-vitro fertilization.
Smokers at High Risk of Kidney Cancer

Smokers are 39 percent more likely to develop kidney cancer than nonsmokers, according to a review of 24 studies conducted over the past four decades.
Smoking Near Kids Triples Cancer Risk, Study Says

Parents who smoke around their young children more than triple their kids' risk of getting cancer later in life, a new study concludes.
Varenicline Seen as Promising Anti-Smoking Drug

A drug that stimulates dopamine production as well as blocking nicotine receptors in the brain is currently undergoing a priority review at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (DFA).
Interventions Help Firefighters Quit Smoking After 9/11

Counselors took advantage of a 'teachable moment' after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks to successfully urge New York City firefighters to quit smoking.
Tobacco Smell, Taste Could Help Prevent Withdrawal

Exposing people trying to quit smoking to the smell and taste of cigarettes could help ease the symptoms of withdrawal, according to researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Medicare to Pay for Smoking Cessation

Seniors who want to quit smoking will soon be able to get reimbursed for the cost of smoking-cessation programs and products by the federal Medicare program, the Wall Street Journal reported March 23, 2005.
Study Shows Smoking Responsible for 11 Types of Cancer

A 50-year study concludes that smoking causes at least 11 types of cancer, with lung cancer the top killer.
Turning to the Use (and Abuse) of Drugs, Alcohol and/or Tobacco in Times of Stress...

Stressful events can have a direct affect on the use of alcohol or other drugs. Stress is a major contributor to the initiation and continuation of addiction to alcohol or other drugs, as well as to relapse or a return to drug use after periods of abstinence.
Smoking Linked to Early Pancreatic Cancer

Smoking appears to accelerate the onset of pancreatic cancer, according to researchers focusing on the deadly disease.
Parents Who Quit Early Have Kids Who Quit, Too

Parents who quit smoking when their children are young are more likely to have kids who don't smoke or quit as young adults, according to researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Smoking During Pregnancy Causes Genetic Damage

Smoking during pregnancy can damage the chromosomes of the developing fetus, putting the child at increased risk of certain cancers and other problems.
Fear of Gaining Weight Can Make It Harder For Women To Quit Smoking

A big fear for many women who smoke but want to quit is that if they kick the cigarette habit they'll gain unwanted pounds. Results from a new study indicate that getting counseling while quitting smoking can help work through and then alleviate fears about gaining weight--and those who receive therapy not only keep weight gain to a minimum, they're also more apt to be successful at remaining "smoke-free."
Report Shows Healthy Decline in Smoking During Pregnancy

According to a just-released government report, smoking by pregnant women dropped by one-third in the 1990s, with a particularly sharp decline among women in their late 20s and early 30s. Health officials are, however, concerned by the growing numbers of expecting teenagers who are acting counter to this healthy trend.
Link Between Teen Smoking and Anxiety Disorders

Can smoking directly affect emotional health? A recent study offers evidence of an association between cigarette smoking during the teen years and developing anxiety disorders during adolescence and early adulthood.
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