Smoking cigarettes isn’t as popular among Americans as it once was, but it’s still the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the US, and more than 16 million Americans live ...

Cigarette smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of death. If you quit smoking, you can gain additional years of life, according to studies. Despite the awareness around smoking-related ...

Ask A.J. is Slate’s advice column on addiction, recovery, and how to hate yourself less. Submit a question here. It’s anonymous! Dear A.J., I started smoking in high school and successfully quit in ...

Share on Pinterest A new review of 300 prior studies has identified the three most effective treatments that can help people stop smoking. Dobrila Vignjevic/Getty Images A new review of more than 300 ...

Several prescription medications can help with smoking cessation, but they may have potential side effects. A healthcare professional can help you decide which is the right choice for you. Quitting ...

We’ve known for decades that smoking leads to serious health problems including cancer, lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Despite the health risks, quitting smoking is a significant ...