Brian Oliver receives funding from the NH&MRC and the ARC. He is affiliated with Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, and the European Respiratory Society. The distinctive smell of smoke in ...

The United States has conducted a swift military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Misunderstanding COPD and asthma can be risky. Recognising the difference in the condition, treatment options, and the need for early intervention is important.

As Switzerland mourns the loss of 40 people killed in a fire at a ski resort on New Year’s, questions about the safety and regulations of large venues have cropped up. Less than a year before ...

After Grenfell, landlords have strict new duties on checking fire doors. But what is happening in reality? Peter Apps reports ...

Conspiracies might be fun to entertain. But the "big lie" tactic destroys your judgment and credibility. Find out why, and ...

One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be ...

Lung cancer stigma stems from its association with smoking, affecting patients' emotional well-being and support systems.

Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. The ban begins on Jan. 1. Fines for those caught smoking pot in public begin at $100, with ...

Does Xi Jinping still smoke? China’s leader had a penchant for a puff as a young man, and his predecessors Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping kept up the habit. Mr Xi is said to have kicked it; a former ...

Cigarettes appear to be enjoying a cultural renaissance among Generation Z, decades after smoking bans and health concerns drove many to quit. They’re popping up across social media in edits of ...

Anyone walking through Brown’s campus may smell wafts of cigarette smoke — a sign of the prevalence of cigarette use on college campuses. On College Hill, students might be seen smoking a cigarette in ...