The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more ...

National Non-Smoking Week, running from Jan. 19-25, aims to encourage smokers to join thousands of others in taking their first steps toward becoming smoke-free.

As Los Angeles contends with the devastating effects of wildfires, medical experts provide tips to protect your lungs, skin ...

Menthol cigarette bans are being undermined by menthol mimics. These synthetic flavorings imitate the cooling effect of ...

Thanks to a continuing partnership between Bassett Research Institute and the University of Rochester’s Wilmot Cancer Center, Bassett Healthcare Network offers all residents of the Central New York ...

Yaw Afrim Gyebi explores the physical characteristics of the kola nut and its medicinal properties, which evolve throughout ...

The FDA has proposed a rule to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes. The rule aims to reduce smoking, help prevent addiction, ...

Geewananda Gunawardana, Ph.D. In his excellent article on “Poor-quality and counterfeit medicines and unnecessary drugs” (The ...

House Bill 1101 would classify kratom, which has some opioid-like effects, alongside fentanyl and other opiates as a Schedule ...

North Dakota lawmakers were left with more questions than answers after a hearing on a bill seeking to ban kratom — a drug ...

Although the safety and effectiveness of herbal medicines have not yet been established within the medical community, many herbal remedies for COPD are increasing in popularity. Keep your healthcare ...

The AAAR also examined whether the herbal cigarettes were designed to discourage smoking. The appellant’s promotional materials stated that their product aimed to help smokers quit by mimicking the ...