Cigar smoking is often perceived as a more sophisticated or less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking. However, the reality is starkly different. Cigars are just as harmful, if not more when it ...

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organizations to ...

According to data from the National Oral Cancer Registry, India accounts for the maximum cases of oral cancer globally. Around 30% of the cancer cases in the country are oral cancer, claiming over ...

A recent study published in Scientific Reports compares differences between the composition and diversity of the oral microbiome in cigarette users, smokeless tobacco users, and non-users. Study: Oral ...

More and more states are legalizing marijuana, but little is known about how long-term cannabis use affects the microbes in the oral cavity, known as the oral microbiome. The oral microbiome plays a ...

Mouth cancer affects the mouth area, lips, gums, and throat. This type of cancer is usually found in smokers, heavy drinkers, or people with a history of HPV. Adjusting certain lifestyle habits may ...