Smoking marijuana may affect men and women differently.

Even occasional marijuana use is linked to a greater risk of stroke

Occasional cannabis users may feel stronger effects, study suggests Men who use cannabis occasionally may experience a stronger high than women with similar habits, according to a small study from UCLA Health. The research, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, involved 44 healthy adults ages 21 to 55, with equal numbers of men and women. Participants were grouped […]

Browns players penalized for mimicking smoking after scoring a touchdown

Browns players penalized for mimicking smoking after scoring a touchdown

Cal Gets Schooled on Odd Sports Cal is left confused as callers repeatedly ask him about unfamiliar sports, including one that’s played by wizards. NFL celebrations are back in the spotlight, especially as a couple of players from the Cleveland Browns discover that the league’s rules can be a bit unclear. One thing’s for sure: […]

Inhaling the smoky air of NYC is like smoking 10 cigarettes, expert cautions.

Inhaling the smoky air of NYC is like smoking 10 cigarettes, expert cautions.

Taking a deep breath outside these days might be more harmful than you think. On Thursday, experts indicated that just three hours of inhaling the air in New York City is comparable to smoking 2.5 cigarettes. Residents are facing “unhealthy” air quality due to wildfire smoke drifting in from Canada and the Great Lakes, prompting […]

Research connects stopping smoking to a reduced risk of dementia over 25 years.

Research connects stopping smoking to a reduced risk of dementia over 25 years.

Quitting Smoking Linked to Lower Dementia Risk A recent study suggests that individuals who quit smoking may have a reduced risk of developing dementia later in life. Conducted by researchers from a Chinese university, the analysis involved over 32,000 adults over a span of 25 years. They found that former smokers had a significantly lower […]

Smoking is popular once more. Here’s what you should understand.

Smoking is popular once more. Here's what you should understand.

In FX’s popular series Love Story, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy effortlessly embodies ’90s chicness, often seen with a cigarette in hand. Jump to 2026 in the fictional realm of HBO’s “I Love LA,” where Rachel Sennott’s character, Maia, radiates coolness alongside celebrities like Bella Hadid, Addison Rae, and Kylie Jenner, who flaunt their glam while adoring […]

Jerry O’Connell turned to hypnosis to stop smoking following his wife’s demand.

Jerry O'Connell turned to hypnosis to stop smoking following his wife's demand.

Jerry O’Connell’s Journey to Quit Smoking In a recent podcast with Sophia Bush, actor Jerry O’Connell shared his struggle with smoking and the drastic steps he took to quit. He revealed that his decision was largely influenced by his wife, Rebecca Romijn, who made a bold ultimatum. O’Connell, 52, admitted, “I’ve been battling nicotine for […]