In addition to second hand smoke, nonsmokers and children living with smokers are also affected by third hand smoke. This gives an urgent reason to kick the habit.

Jan 5, 2009 - Venice Kichura

We all know that smoking is dangerous but what we don't know is being exposed to cigarette smoke or second-hand smoke could also have harmful effects to our body.

Feb 5, 2009 - Gwendolyn Cuizon

It is common knowledge that being around active cigarette smoke is unhealthy, but a new study reminds us that dangers can appear long after the light-up.

Jan 14, 2011 - Lauren Liberati

Prisoners began threatening guards after Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced that smoking will be banned in prisons beginning in July 2011.

Jun 29, 2010 - Arthur Weinreb

Tobacco smoking may become to this decade what boozing was to the Prohibition era -- a crime conceived to change social behavior by law.

May 31, 2006 - Art Montague

Some points highlighting the reasons why smoking cigarettes is no longer cool. Health and money are the two biggest factors.

Apr 6, 2011 - Darlene Steelman

Hormonal imbalances can lead teens to act without reason. Despite this, parents may be able to reach their teens about the dangers of smoking.

Jan 11, 2010 - Christopher Pascale

Learn about secondhand smoke (SHS), statistics, and how smoking can affect the health of non-smoking adults and children.

Jun 28, 2010 - Katrena Wells

The emotional smoker is not enticed to quit by using nicotine replacement aids. A diary aids in re-thinking the smoking habit in order for the user to quit.

Dec 4, 2009 - Cathlene Smith

It seems absurd, no smoking in cars, but once one jurisdiction starts it another usually follows. Could it lead to smokers butting out in their own cars?

Oct 26, 2010 - Marcus Hondro

The UK's National No Smoking Day 2011 fell on March 9th. The day provides a focus to educate smokers about smoking's health issues, and to help them quit.

Mar 9, 2011 - Mark Tibbits

Every mother wants a healthy baby. Smoking and passive smoking is harmful to both you and your baby during pregnancy. Quit smoking for a healthy baby.

Mar 3, 2011 - Lalitha Goteti

Each day more than 1,000 people in the U.S. will be killed by cigarettes, yet 20% Americans (46.6 million people) continue to smoke despite ample warnings.

Sep 10, 2010 - Marcia Stone

Teenage smoking is reaching epidemic proportions even under the current campaigns to stop smoking. There are some things parents can do to decrease the use of tobacco.

May 20, 2009 - Reece Manley

Smokers regard smoking as a pleasure. However, smoking cigarettes can cause injuries to people by putting nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide in the body.

Jul 9, 2010 - Lizzie Elzingre

Second hand cigarette smoke exerts negative health effects and so does the newly defined third hand cigarette smoke. It's effect however, is mainly felt by children.

Jan 5, 2009 - Uni Blake

There is a rise in female cigarette smoking, despite recent laws to ban it in restaurants, casinos, and bars. Learn about the risks and the reasons why women smoke.

Nov 2, 2008 - Jennifer Gerics

Smoking is one of the main causes of serious respiratory and circulatory ailments that affect millions of people today.

Jul 27, 2010 - Christian George Acevedo

Many smokers want to break the habit, but lack the information and knowledge necessary to successfully stop smoking. Successful smoking cessation requires education.

Aug 21, 2009 - Heather Robertson

Studies show that most smokers want to quit smoking and that millions have. So don't stop trying because you can stop smoking cigarettes.

Jul 16, 2010 - Marcus Hondro