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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...
New Guidelines Upped Lung Cancer Screenings, But Gaps Remain
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – More smokers are getting CT screenings for lung cancer, thanks to guideline changes that included younger people and those who’ve smoked less, a new study says. However, s...
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....
Heavy Weed Use Affects Young Adults' Short-Term Memory
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 – Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less brain...
Child Urinary Cannabinoids Elevated With In-Home Cannabis Smoking
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 – In-home cannabis smoking is associated with significantly increased odds of child exposure to cannabis smoke, as assessed by urinary cannabinoid biomarkers, according to a...
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....
Menthol Mimics Pose Challenge to Tobacco Bans
SUNDAY, Jan. 19, 2025 – Menthol cigarettes are under fire in the United States for promoting smoking among Black Americans, with a number of cities and states banning the smokes. In response, the...
FDA Proposes Nicotine Cap To Help Curb Cigarette Addiction
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 – A rather historic U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal aims to make cigarettes and other tobacco products far less addictive by reducing their nicotine content....