HEALTH March 12, 2019 Brain shrinkage linked to smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, study finds Vascular risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity have been linked to less healthy brains, according to a new study published Monday.
Pregnancy March 11, 2019 Smoking while pregnant doubles risk of sudden unexpected infant death, study finds Smoking during pregnancy — even just one cigarette a day — doubles the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), according to a new study.
HEALTH March 8, 2019 Hookah users inhale more toxic chemicals than cigarette smokers, new study claims Smoking hookah tobacco negatively impacts heart rate and blood pressure and connections have been made between smoking the waterpipes regularly and increased risk of coronary artery disease, a new paper said Friday.
Allergy March 5, 2019 Woman claims allergic reaction to vape caused painful rash, required hospital visit A woman in England is calling for a law requiring an allergy test for any first-time vapers after she claims her severe reaction to the e-cigarette landed her in the hospital.
New York February 21, 2019 New York man reportedly issues warning to fellow smokers in his obituary, says not to let life ‘go up in smoke’ A New York man who reportedly passed away last week after succumbing to lung cancer issued a warning to fellow smokers through his own obituary: “Remember, life is good — don’t let it go up in smoke.”
Stop Smoking February 5, 2019 Quitting JUUL: New text messaging program targets addicted teens With e-cigarette use reaching “epidemic levels” among the nation’s youth and major health groups urging the government to step in, an anti-tobacco organization has launched a free text messaging service aimed at teens to help them quit their potentially harmful habits.
Stop Smoking January 30, 2019 Is pot the future of the tobacco industry? As more and more adults ditch their smoking habit, cigarette manufacturers are left looking elsewhere to maintain profits as sales continue to decline.
Stop Smoking December 31, 2018 NYC pharmacies can't sell cigarettes starting Jan. 1 New York City pharmacies won't be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products starting Tuesday.
OPINION November 28, 2018 John Stossel: Is vaping e-cigarettes really a health crisis? E-cigarettes let people get a hit of nicotine without burning tobacco.
Stop Smoking November 27, 2018 Man suffers third-degree burns after vape pen explodes in pocket A Florida man underwent surgery Monday after his vape pen exploded in his pants causing second- and third-degree burns on his legs.
Stop Smoking November 15, 2018 FDA to crack down on menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes A top U.S. health official is pledging to try to ban menthol from regular cigarettes, outlaw flavors in all cigars and tighten rules regarding the sale of most flavored versions of e-cigarettes.
