Traumatic events — such as assault and natural disasters — may exact more than just an emotional toll on many women.

There are countless reasons to quit smoking. And new data may add 12 more reasons to the list.

Recently, marijuana's merits or dangers as a natural product have been hotly debated. Now a new talking point in this debate may have emerged.

Many people enjoy a drink on occasion to unwind or celebrate, but drinking to excess regularly may be a sign to seek help for an alcohol disorder.

For many longtime smokers, quitting cold turkey is far from easy. But there may now be some good news for smokers looking to kick the habit.

Smokers, if you need another reason to quit, here’s one that might surprise you: Quitting might save your hearing.

For those in midlife, lifestyle choices made now may have a major impact on living long and staying independent later in life.

Faced with a booming tobacco industry and its long lineup of tobacco products to choose from, some tobacco users may think about choosing more than one — but they may need to think twice.

It's a blooming, billion-dollar industry offering to help you kick the habit — but some health experts have warned against electronic cigarettes due to a lack of evidence. Now they may have backup for their claims.