Smoking isn’t cool anymore! According to Gallup polling, in the mid-1950s, approximately 45% of the adult population in the U.S. smoked. Today, adult smoking rates in the U.S. have plummeted ...

For millions of Americans wondering about the best way to quit smoking, the journey can feel daunting. Nicotine changes the brain’s reward system, meaning it literally affects how you think. The good ...

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- February is National Cancer Prevention Month. One of the most effective ways to lower the risk of cancer is to quit smoking. According to the World Health Organization, smoking is ...

It’s a number to celebrate: 3.9 million. That’s the likely number of Americans saved from lung cancer since 1970 with efforts ...

Here's what community members had to say in three recent letters to the editor we received. Submit your own thoughts here. This holiday season, give your loved ones the gift of more time with you. By ...

I've been smoking more than 25 years. I've tried to quit but end up smoking again. How can I quit for good? Tobacco use is the leading cause of disease and death in the Untied States. Quitting smoking ...

Among the lifestyle choices that older adults can benefit from is quitting smoking. But when trying to break this habit and build better ones, it’s easy to get discouraged by the age-old adage that ...

SUMMIT COUNTY ” It’s time to start thinking of resolutions for the New Year ” something that for thousands of tobacco users across the state may mean quitting. So, for any one pondering this ...

If your New Year's resolution is to quit smoking, an organization that serves Cayuga County has some helpful tips. Planning can help people successfully quit smoking, according to a news release from ...

Smoking affects how much mucus a person’s body produces and how thick it is. People can take steps to manage mucus, such as drinking plenty of water, trying controlled coughing, and quitting smoking.