It is widely believed that the origins of tobacco have its roots in North America and the Native American Indians who introduced the herb nicotania to the explorers that landed with Christopher Columbus and thereafter....
A hookah is a water pipe for smoking tobacco, which traditionally comes in various flavors to enhance the experience. The hookah has a social element that many people enjoy, as the pipe is shared by...
E-cigarettes - battery operated devices that deliver nicotine in the form of vapor instead of smoke - are now widely available, with more than 250 brands on the market, according to the National Institute on...
During the past half-century, increased awareness to the health consequences of tobacco smoking resulted in a marked decline in adult smoking. Despite the current rate of adult smokers in the United States falling to 18...
Snus: smokeless tobacco. This tobacco product has risen in popularity in recent years, and is heavily used in Sweden and Norway as a substitute for smoking. Also pronounced either snoose or snooze, the product is...
Most of us are aware that smoking greatly increases your risk of developing serious illnesses. One of the most common diseases associated with tobacco use is lung cancer. Exposure to tobacco smoke, either firsthand or...
Vitamin C is an important part of your daily dietary intake. Humans must obtain vitamin C from food and other sources, since the body cannot synthesize it spontaneously. While getting enough vitamin C is usually...
http://youtu.be/fVG3MDm9IaE Most people know that smoking can increase the chances of developing life-threatening diseases. Emphysema is one such example caused by smoking. According to the Mayo Clinic, emphysema affects pulmonary function by ruining the air...
Most people know that smoking can cause serious problems to your respiratory and cardiovascular system. Heart attacks, strokes, COPD and asthma are some of the more common diseases that have all been linked to long-term...
Electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) have started to become a popular product, touted as a safe alternative to the traditional cigarette. Unlike traditional cigarettes that give off harmful second hand smoke, e-cigarettes give off a vapor...