E-cigarettes burst onto the scene in the 2010s and were quickly embraced by the public as a solution to the problem of smoking, even heralded by former Surgeon General Richard Carmona as having “very meaningful harm reduction potential” for adult smokers. Astonishingly, e-cigarette manufacturers were never required to demonstrate that their devices were safe, or… Read More »
We’re a few days into 2019 and many people are in the throes of Dry January, a new diet or a keep fit routine – I however, have quit smoking… again. You can post all the memes you like about how difficult it is to go for four days without a pint but you may… Read More »
Print this page FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 — Could vapers be a good influence on smokers? New research suggests that’s so: Cigarette smokers who spent more time with people who used electronic cigarettes were more likely to try quitting smoking. The study included more than 13,000 smokers in England. Of those, nearly 26 percent said… Read More »
In 2015, my now-and-then smoking habit had crept up to two or three cigarettes per day, and a lot more when I was drinking. After one tobacco-laden weekend resulted in a full week of phlegm and coughing, I felt like I had to do something. I was working in Times Square at the time. From… Read More »
Most people are now completely aware of the dangerous effects of cigarette smoking and the importance of quitting this risky habit. Smoking is one of the main factors that cause premature deaths. This habit can make you more vulnerable to many deadly diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, various types of cancers, and cataract.… Read More »