Smoking can increase the risk of certain cancers, including certain types of leukemia. Tobacco smoke in cigarettes contains multiple chemicals that have the potential to cause cancer. Smoking has been ...

A research review links vaping to lung cancer. As an oncologist, here's what I tell people when they ask me about vapes and ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Many Americans take a dark view of nicotine ...

E-cigarettes are likely to cause cancer, including in the lungs and mouth, according to a sweeping review of scientific evidence that challenges their positioning as a safer alternative to smoking.

The connection between smoking cigarettes and lung cancer risk has been clear for decades — but what about marijuana? As more U.S. states legalize recreational cannabis, new and developing research ...

As more states legalize marijuana, many people might be wondering if that means it is safe to use. While smoking tobacco is a known and well-studied cause of lung cancer, linking marijuana to cancer ...