Smoking can cause temporary high blood pressure. This is primarily due to the effects of nicotine. People who smoke regularly may spend much of the day with high blood pressure. Research indicates ...

Any amount of smoking can contribute to erectile dysfunction. Smoking tobacco products can damage the circulatory system, making it harder for blood to reach the penis and create an erection. This ...

Current smoking is associated with an elevated risk for all-cause dementia, particularly vascular dementia, with the strongest associations seen in participants younger than 85 years.

Smoking is the main risk factor for all-cause mortality among patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes. It ranks higher than glucose, lipids, and blood pressure. Worsening micro- and macroangiopathy ...

A new study out of Finland shows that those who smoke are at a greater risk of developing bleeding within their brains called subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). SAH is a form of stroke that can be ...

As the weather turns colder, many people notice their breathing feels a little heavier and chest discomfort rises. For people ...

It may sound far-fetched, but research has shown that smoking cigarettes can increase your risk of experiencing back pain. Many people may be aware that smoking is hazardous to your health. Along with ...

Daily cigarette smoking reduces the size of your brain, a new study of more than 28,000 people suggests. Scientists have previously found that people who smoke tend to have smaller brains compared to ...

If you have schizophrenia, you are more likely than others to smoke cigarettes. While the numbers vary, some reports say that as many as 90% of people with schizophrenia smoke. That’s compared with ...

When it comes to your airways, smoking affects more than just your lungs. It’s an activity that can weaken your immune system and cause throat irritation, factors that may promote respiratory ...