Teens may have a tendency to think they're bulletproof, but even an occasional cigarette can be harmful to their health.

One more entry on the list of reasons to quit smoking: quitting may help your body heal its wounds. Many doctors, however, may not be talking about this benefit with their patients who smoke.

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, may return a bit of independence to tobacco smokers who make the switch.

Traditional cigarette smoking has been dropping among US teens for years. But there might be a new trend to consider — e-cigarettes.

If you can fight fire with fire, why not fight addiction to nicotine with another chemical?

It's tough to kick the smoking habit, but electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) may help.

The United Health Foundation today released its annual state health rankings. The states varied widely, and some national measures of health saw slight improvements.

Efforts to reduce smoking like public bans and media campaigns may be having an effect. The number of Americans who smoke may be smaller than it has ever been.

Some smokers worry about gaining weight after they quit. But new research found that the potential weight gain was well worth the long-term health benefits of quitting.

Many past studies have shown that smoking cigarettes is unhealthy and can cause illnesses like COPD and cancer. Now, a new study has highlighted the extent of these illnesses caused by tobacco.