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What to Know About Nicotine Pouches and Cancer Risk

Published on: October 16, 2025

Nicotine pouches contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, and may include other harmful chemicals. Learn about the health risks of nicotine pouches.

Prevention Risk Factors Smoking Tobacco
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Quitting Smoking in Your 60s? Research Shows It's Worth It

Published on: November 19, 2024

When people ages 65 and over quit smoking, they can increase their life expectancy, a new study shows. Find out more about how to quit tobacco successfully.

Cancer Updates Lung Cancer Prevention Smoking Tobacco
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Smoking and Vaping Together Increases Lung Cancer Risk More Than Smoking Alone

Published on: November 7, 2024

Find out how smoking both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes affects lung cancer risk. Get tips to help you quit using all forms of tobacco.

Cancer Updates Carcinogens E-Cigarettes Lung Cancer Risk Factors Smoking Tobacco
Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

Published on: December 30, 2020

Some of the most common New Year's resolutions – to lose weight, exercise more, and quit smoking – are healthy habits that can help you lower your cancer risk and benefit you for the rest of your life.

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