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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...


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Nearly 3,000 Packages of a Name-Brand Valentine’s Baked Good Recalled in 6 States

The classic sweet was sold at a major retail chain, but the food safety warning has particular concern at this...


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...


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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...