New research dismantles the long-held belief that smoking less means less harm. Scientists now say the body suffers significant cardiovascular damage from even low levels of smoking. Researchers from ...

A team of researchers believe they've worked out the impact down to the minute. This could be inspiration to squash the urge ...

Even "light smoking" -- defined as just one or two cigarettes a day -- can be a real drag on pregnancy, causing "major health problems" for the newborn, researchers warn in a new study. wong yu liang ...

A team of behavioral scientists at University College London has found that for long-term smokers, just one cigarette reduces lifespan by approximately 20 minutes. They have published an editorial in ...

Well, it might not be as helpful as you think: Smoking just one cigarette a day is linked to a surprisingly high level of health risks, new research published in the journal BMJ suggests. It's been a ...

​​Exposure can cause strokes as well as damage to the lungs, blood, and heart. Study finds exposure to one seasonal factor is ...

Here's a new perspective to motivate yourself (or someone else) to give up smoking: every cigarette smoked can take 20 minutes off your life expectancy, according to experts. Quit for a week, and your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Samuels is the Founder/CEO of Wellworth healthcare advisory firm. A cigarette lit on screen once symbolized noir, danger and ...