E-cigarettes were invented in 2003 in China by a Chinese Pharmacist named Li Chak, and have spread to every corner of the Globe. Sales in the United States have increased exponentially. Common age of the first e-cigarette in America is often adolescence; 15-16 years. The addition of various flavors and other additives make the e-cigarette highly attractive and marketable to youth. Unlike cigarettes, tobacco, and other tobacco related products, current FDA restrictions allow unfettered access to e-cigarettes.

Electronic cigarettes are an increasingly popular device that produces an aerosol by heating a liquid containing solvents, flavorings, and nicotine. The effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a way to stop smoking or reducing the number smoked is uncertain. The chance of this device becoming attractive to the youth of our country is very high. The limited scientific data about the safety of e-cigarettes is a trend that must be remedied and soon.

Drug addiction is a serious socioeconomic problem associated with significant mortality and morbidity. this study highlighted the complex relationship between drug-induced neuroadaptations in the brain and addictive behaviors using examples from both human studies and animal models. these neuroadaptations thought to be responsible for the transition to a persistent state of addiction. addiction is a highly integrated process complicated by differing profiles the drug themselves. this, of course, includes the use of cannabis by youngsters. it has been shown to open the adolescents up to not only addiction but mental illnesses as well (Duncan, 2012).

Lung repair after smoking is a major concern for ex-smokers. The healing powers of fruit have often been played down, but a new European study reveals how ex-smokers can heal their lungs by eating more fruits such as tomatoes, apples. and bananas.

A new study found some startling results on what the odds are that experimenting with a single cigarette can lead to daily addiction.

Is quitting smoking on your list of New Years Resolutions? If so, you may want to also add in two more new habits to tackle, which may in turn help you heal faster and regain good health.

Although it's been long known, the fact that smoking causes problems in our bones doesn't seem to get a lot of attention. Could your sore lower back be caused by smoking?

It's been three years since I smoked my last cigarette and how I quit smoking easily on my own with a single activity - reading.

Breaking news reveals that if you smoke even just one cigarette a day, you're still increasing your risk of dying early. Here are some ways to help you quit smoking for good.

Kicking the nicotine habit can be difficult making vaping with e-cigarettes a popular choice for many ex-smokers trying to wean from nicotine addiction. Some studies suggest vaping increases risk of lung infection. Here are 5 things to know about smoking versus e-cigarette vaping and your lung health.