Misperceptions about nicotine abound. Nicotine is not the main cancer-causing component in cigarettes; still, many believe it ...

There’s no definitive data yet on the exact harm of a once-a-month cigarette—but doctors agree it’s wise to err on the side ...

A man has been found guilty of possessing illegal cigarettes and tobacco, six months after receiving a suspended prison ...

Early this spring, at the height of conclave mania, an old photo made the rounds on social media: two cardinals lighting up. Dressed in black cassocks and red zucchettos, they held their cigarettes ...

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In South Wales, the BBC was told of criminal gangs using forced labour, mini-marts staffed with illegal workers and cars ...

Smoking offers a palpable pause, a singular moment of physical presence in an existence mediated by ever-present pressure.

According to their findings, published in the journal Construction and Building Materials, cigarette filters can substantially strengthen recycled asphalt ahead of its reapplication onto roads.

Inside the bill: Will Massachusetts snuff out tobacco sales for anyone born after 2006? By Katie Lannan Lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering a bill that would ban the future sale of cigarettes, ...

Think smoking is just a bad habit? Think again. A shocking study reveals that every single cigarette you smoke cuts 20 minutes off your life. That’s nearly 7 hours gone with every pack. But here ...

FDA regulators said Thursday that Juul’s studies show its e-cigarettes are less harmful for adult smokers, who can benefit from switching completely to vaping.