People who smoke can become physically dependent on nicotine, which is the chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive. Individuals who vape may also experience this physical dependency.

Smoking for social and cultural reasons has a long history.Tobacco can lead to cancer, stroke, heart attack, lung disease and many other health issues. It's hard to quit once you start smoking.

If you started smoking earlier than 20, there’s bad news for you. A major study says those who began smoking in their teenage years have a significantly higher risk of stroke later in life, often ...

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(Reuters Health) - Teens who try electronic cigarettes may be more than twice as likely to progress to traditional cigarettes as their peers who haven't used the devices, a recent U.S. study finds.

Yes, research shows that vaping carries the same risks for nicotine addiction as cigarette smoking. The same tools used to help people stop smoking can also be used to help quit to reduce vape use.

Starting to smoke before the age of 20 can have serious repercussions for your health later in life - even if you haven't sparked up a cigarette for decades. Researchers from Seoul National University ...