It’s no new news that smoking can result in poor health conditions. And here’s another one to add to the ever growing list: cataracts.

Would you quit one of your bad habits for $50? What if all of your colleagues got $50 too? Now the pressure is on!

Do people gamble compulsively because they think they’ll win the next round, or to get rid of the bad feelings from losing the last one? New research points to the latter.

High taxes on tobacco products have prompted a lot of people to quit smoking, but it’s missed the mark among low-income households. Looks like this tax revenue should fund cessation efforts to reduce health costs.

What’s more common: street drug abuse or prescription opioid abuse? Based on the numbers alone, shifts in drug choice appear to be shaping abuse.

Habitual alcohol abuse won’t do anybody any favors. New research from Germany suggests that alcohol abuse is even a bit tougher on women than men.

Can too much time on the Internet lead to depression and loneliness? Is the Internet addictive? Internet use has carved out a niche of research in communication and psychology.

There’s no beating around the bush; smoking has serious health consequences. And the more people are faced with ads displaying them, the more likely they are to quit.

Think you’re just smoking tobacco in that cigarette? Think again. Cigarettes contain some pretty toxic chemicals, no matter what the label says.

When homeless youths use drugs and alcohol—they are at much higher risks for associated health problems. Nurse-led interventions may be a cost-effective way to encourage sobriety.