More people than ever are signing up to get their “green card” for medical marijuana. Especially older people who grapple with anxiety, pain, or insomnia. But the science tells us that smoking [...]
Category: Smoking
Researchers show smoking ISN’T the only cause of lung cancer
I just reviewed the results of a major, new study that identified genetic predisposition and chronic inflammation as two major causes of lung cancer. And I have to say, I’ve understood that would [...]
Live longer while ignoring government warnings about “bad habits”
According to a very interesting new study, the key to living a long life has nothing to do with abiding by government-backed regulations — like giving up meat or alcohol. If you ask me, all this [...]
FDA obscures the truth about cigars with smoke and mirrors
FDA scientists just completed a systematic review of cigar smoking. They found that cancer risks are statistically zero for smoking one or two cigars per day. But, like a master illusionist, the [...]
Smoking cessation worsens Type II diabetes
For many years, the government told you the single best thing you could do for your health was to quit smoking. But rarely do simple-minded government recommendations reveal the whole truth. In [...]
The peculiar consequences of quitting smoking with ease
If you’ve tried to quit smoking but haven’t been able to completely kick the habit, don’t get discouraged. In fact, you may even consider it a good thing when it comes to avoiding a deadly and [...]
The peculiar consequences of quitting smoking with ease
If you’ve tried to quit smoking but haven’t been able to completely kick the habit, don’t get discouraged. In fact, you may even consider it a good thing when it comes to avoiding a deadly and [...]
Dangers of smoking marijuana continue to emerge
Legalized marijuana continues to make headway in many parts of the country. But this growing culture of acceptance ignores the actual science. And the science tells us smoking marijuana is just [...]
Finally, some good news about surviving lung cancer–but not from U.S. researchers
Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) rolled out a series of graphic TV commercials aimed at exposing the horrors of smoking. They made it seem like lung cancer victims have no [...]
Not the only one concerned about the safety of smoking marijuana
Last month, I ignited a hot debate on the legalization of marijuana. I have serious concerns about the long-term safety of smoking marijuana. Especially for young people. And especially when it [...]