The Effect of Smoking on the Immune System

A recent study published in the journal Nature has revealed the harmful effect of smoking tobacco. It not only harms the body but also has a lasting impact on the immune system. It makes individuals more susceptible to diseases and infections even after quitting. Despite a decline in rates since the 1960s, it remains the… Continue reading The Effect of Smoking on the Immune System

Is Today the Day You Quit Smoking for Good?

That’s what the American Cancer Society hopes. Today, November 17th, is the Great American Smokeout, now in its 36th year.  It’s a day for quitting smoking or making a plan to quit.  The reason for doing so is pretty compelling:  tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the… Continue reading Is Today the Day You Quit Smoking for Good?