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Dual-Use of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes Tied to Same Toxicant Exposure as Cigarettes Alone
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 – Both dual use of traditional and electronic cigarettes and exclusive cigarette use are associated with higher toxicant exposure than exclusive e-cigarette use, according to...
Smoking/Vaping Combo Poses Health Risks
THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 – People might think they can reduce their risk of cancer by occasionally swapping their cigarettes for a vape pen — but they would be wrong, a new study says. So-called “d...
Most Eligible Smokers Not Getting Lung Cancer Screening
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – Lung cancer screening can save the lives of former and current smokers, but most aren’t taking advantage of it, a new study says. Fewer than 1 in 5 people eligible for lung c...
CDC Cuts Key Smoking Programs Despite Success in Curbing Smoking Rates
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – The U.S. government has shut down or paused several major anti-smoking efforts. Public health leaders say the cuts could reverse decades of progress that have smoking rates...
FDA Removes Top Expert on Vaping and Tobacco
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top tobacco regulator, Brian King, has been placed on leave as part of a large wave of cuts across federal health agencies. K...
Tobacco Control Has Saved Nearly 4 Millions Lives, Study Estimates
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 – Tobacco control measures like anti-smoking campaigns and cigarette taxes have prevented nearly 4 million lung cancer deaths during the past five decades, a new American...
2017 to 2023 Saw Decline in Exclusive Cigarette Smoking, Rise in Vaping
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 – Decreases in exclusive cigarette smoking and increases in exclusive electronic cigarette use were seen among U.S. adults from 2017 to 2023, according to research published...
Increase in Mortality Associated With Menthol Cigarette Use
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 – Menthol cigarettes are associated with increased mortality risk, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Tobacco Control. Priti Bandi, Ph.D., from the American...
New York Sues Vape Companies for Marketing to Youth, Violating Flavor Ban
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 – New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a major lawsuit yesterday, accusing 13 e-cigarette companies of illegally selling flavored vapes and targeting young kids...
Unexplained Stroke Risk Doubled Among Young Smokers
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 – Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns. And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more than quadrupled...
ADHD Symptoms Linked to Onset of Nicotine, Tobacco Use in Youth
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with onset of nicotine and tobacco use in U.S. youths, according to a study published online Feb. 11...
Pain Linked to Increased Odds of Cigarette, Cannabis Use in Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 – Among cancer survivors, pain is associated with an increased likelihood of cigarette smoking and cannabis use, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Cancer....
Integrated Care Boosts Smoking Cessation When Undergoing Lung Cancer Screening
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Integrated care (IC) involving medication and intensive counseling provides the best opportunity for smoking cessation in the context of lung cancer screening (LCS),...
FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Following an extensive scientific review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products. Nicotine pouches – small...
Smoking Tied to Lower Earnings, Labor Market Participation
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Adverse consequences of tobacco smoking include reduced earnings and labor market participation, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Nicotine & Tobacco Research....