Behind the sweet-smelling clouds of vapour often lies a complex addiction, proving as tenacious as traditional smoking. As Stoptober begins, encouraging people to quit smoking, focus is also shifting ...

E-cigarette use among young adults is rising at an alarming rate, despite growing evidence of its physical and mental health risks. These products are often viewed as safer alternatives to combustible ...

When you hear the phrase "smoking kills"—which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year—where does your mind go? Many people think of lung cancer, and rightfully so. More ...

For middle, high school, and college students returning home this winter, the holidays are the perfect time to revisit mental and physical healthy habits. Avoiding vaping is one of them. Studies show ...

On World No Tobacco Day, experts warn that vaping among Indian youth could trigger rising cancer risks, nicotine addiction, ...

From vaping, the cost of supplies to cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow our series “WTOP Goes Back to School” on air and ...