For years, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — better known as COPD — has carried a reputation as a “smoker’s illness.” And while smoking is still one of its strongest risk factors, a new pattern ...

University of Otago researchers have discovered three psychological factors that predict if a non-smoker will start vaping. The study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review, investigates ...

Lung cancer is no longer linked only to smokers, with govt data showing a steady rise in cases among non-smoking women in ...

The number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day has tripled in two years, from 2% in 2018–19 to 6% in 2020–21, according to the most recent New Zealand Health Survey. For young ...

Quitting smoking ranks among the toughest health goals for 2026. Three former smokers share personal journeys, from cravings to triggers and the turning points that helped them quit.