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8 Silent Ways E-cigarettes Harm Your Body

E-cigarettes are perceived as safer, but the way they affect your body suggests otherwise. Here's why you're better off avoiding e-cigarettes altogether.

How to Stay Sober During Quarantine, According to Addiction Experts

Coronavirus social distancing can put many people at risk of relapse from drug and alcohol addiction, but here are tips...


I Tried Alcohol-Free Spirits and These Are the 14 Best Ones

I taste-tested dozens of alcohol-free drinks and spirits to find the best booze replacements. Here are my reviews of the...


12 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Vaping

Evidence is stacking up that vaping, once thought to be less harmful than smoking cigarettes, causes lung damage—and can be...


JUULing Could Be As Dangerous As Smoking a Pack a Day

Some 37 percent of kids don't know it's nicotine they're inhaling when they vape with this trendy device.

I Tried Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey—Here’s What I Discovered

Nonalcoholic spirits, like zero-proof whiskey, may satisfy alcohol cravings without the extra calories—or the hangover. I drank Ritual Zero...


“Here’s How I Knew I Had Alcohol Poisoning”: One Woman’s Near-Fatal Experience

Alcohol poisoning symptoms are nothing to mess around with. A young woman opens up about the night her life was...

How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your System? A Full Breakdown by Test Type

Nicotine can be detected in the body for longer than you'd probably expect. Here's what you should know—plus helpful tricks...


New Research: This One Change Has Added Almost 80 Million Years to Americans’ Lives

Researchers from the American Cancer Society say public education on this topic continues to save a total of around 4,000,000...


These 2 Alcohol-Related Diseases Are on the Rise, Says New Study

The G.I. and liver journal from the American Medical Association has published new research on a particularly concerning demographic.


The FDA Wants To Shrink Nicotine Content in These 5 Products

First recommended by a Trump-appointed FDA leader, multiple administrations have collaborated to snuff out this issue that costs the country...

New Research: Every Cigarette You Smoke Reduces Your Lifespan by This Much

A team of researchers believe they've worked out the impact down to the minute. This could be inspiration to squash...


Dry January Health Benefits: A Cleveland Clinic Expert Lists 10 Reasons To Take a Break from Alcohol

More than 175,000 people participated in Dry January in 2023. Here's what a Cleveland Clinic addiction doctor says about the...


How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Urine? An Expert Doctor Answers

A Cleveland Clinic doctor breaks down how long alcohol stays in urine and shares tips for drinking responsibly during the...


I Tried Alcohol-Free Socializing for a Month—Here’s What Happened

Whether you sip to blend in, relax, feel more confident, or out of habit, a reporter shares how alcohol-free socializing...


To Quit Smoking Is a Journey of Determination and Support

Expert Doctors: This Is the #1 Sign You Need a Break from the News

No matter where you stand on politics, you're probably oversaturated and extra-stressed. Cleveland Clinic doctors reveal why, when, and how...


Vaping May Disproportionately Affect Heart Health for This Gender, New Study Suggests

Vaping is often thought of as a safer alternative to smoking conventional cigarettes, but a new study reminds us that...


The Most Effective Ways to Quit Smoking

When you’re trying to quit smoking cigarettes, it’s common to face an internal battle between the desire to quit and...


Can Vaping Cause Weight Loss? Here’s What Current Research Says

Vaping often makes headlines for its impact on the lungs, but does it also vaporize pounds? Here's what experts and...


New Research: Cigarette Smoking Could Raise Your Risk of This Surprising Cancer by 30%

G.I. researchers report an evident scientific cause for a rising type of cancer that occurs a little lower down in...


Alcohol and Dementia: Can You Reverse Drinking’s Damage to Your Brain? Here’s an Expert ...

Evidence links alcohol with the growing problem of memory impairment. A Cleveland Clinic brain specialist offers strategies to rethink how...


New Research: Drinking Alcohol Has This “Profound” Effect on Fertility, Scientists Find

It impacts both male and female reproductive systems, says a study that helps illustrate how the liver and inflammation affect...


Here’s How Long You Stay Impaired After Taking an Edible, New Research Suggests

A new Canadian study illuminates surprising insights on how that "special" gummy impacts a sensitive activity. (Plus, breaking UCLA data...


Trying To Quit Smoking? A New Study Suggests Replacing Cigarettes with This

Go gentle: A doctor team found that if you smoke a certain number of cigarettes per day, quitting may call...

Does Drinking Alcohol Kill Brain Cells? Expert Doctors Explain

You're likely aware of the serious effects alcohol can have on your liver, but experts are also addressing its harmful...


5 Signs Your Liver Is Healing From Alcohol, from Expert Doctors

Liver doctors and researchers share what it really means to detox from alcohol, and the profound benefits of this decision...


Here’s What Alcohol Does to Your Body

Experts reveal the facts on alcohol consumption, detailing its lesser-known short-term and long-term effects on your body, extending well...


This Is the Worst Alcohol for High Blood Pressure, According to Cardiologists

Experts reveal how a sip too many might tip the scales on your heart health.


5 Best Ways to Not Get a Hangover, According to Medical Experts

You knew that a filling breakfast was a cure-all! Medical experts share proactive ways to not get a...


This Is the Healthiest Alcohol to Drink, According to Liver Doctors

Hepatologists advise there's actually no such thing as "healthy" alcohol, but choosing from their list of safer drinks may help...