Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things I have ever done, writes Kimberly McCreight.

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You probably know nixing cigarettes is good for your body. But it’s also good for your brain. Did you know that besides causing cancer, heart disease, and lung diseases, smoking can also harm your ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) thickens and stiffens the left ventricle of your heart, which can limit blood pumping. HCM can also worsen atrial fibrillation risk and related blood clots. Smoking ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review pinpoints the top three strategies that can help a person quit smoking. Image credit: philpell/Getty Images. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases and ...

Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it is highly addictive and hard to stop. Recognizing these challenges, a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force ...

People who quit smoking have a 16% lower risk of dementia compared with those who continue, a new study has found.