Smoking Cessation

Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit. ...more

All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance. ...more

As you likely already know, quitting smoking isn't easy. But millions of other people have done it—and you can, too. Here are some things that can help. ...more

If you can make it through this first day and this first week, when nicotine withdrawal symptoms are at their worst, you will be on your way to success. ...more

Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good....more

People sometimes gain weight when they stop smoking. But you can reduce your chances of adding extra pounds. You just need to take steps to prevent it. ...more

Read on for tips to help keep your children from smoking....more

Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more

Smoking is the main cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious, debilitating and often fatal illness. Take this quiz to find out more about COPD and how to prevent it....more

The main symptom of emphysema is shortness of breath, which is caused by permanent damage to the small air sacs and small airways in the lungs....more