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October 24, 2016

One-fourth of US cancer deaths linked with 1 thing: smoking

Cigarettes contribute to more than 1 in 4 cancer deaths in the U.S. The rate is highest among men in southern states where smoking is more common and tobacco control policies are less strict.

October 24, 2016

Secondhand smoke linked to higher risk of stroke

The increased risk of stroke that comes with smoking may extend to nonsmokers who live in the same household and breathe in secondhand smoke, a U.S. study suggests.

October 18, 2016

Hispanic youth may be more tempted to smoke than other kids

The appeal of smoking for children and teens may be tied at least in part to their race or ethnicity, a recent U.S. study suggests.

October 17, 2016

Woman puts e-cig liquid in her eye after mistaking it for eyedrops

A woman in Scotland was injured after she mistook a small bottle containing e-cigarette liquid for eyedrops, according to a new report of her case

October 14, 2016

Many people don't know own blood pressure or cholesterol levels

People who go online to check their risk for cardiovascular disease often don't know two key numbers for assessing heart health: blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a U.K. study suggests.

October 14, 2016

Absent parent tied to smoking and drinking before adolescence

Kids that have an absent parent may be more likely than other children to start drinking and smoking before they reach their teens, a U.K. study suggests.

October 12, 2016

Teen OCD may trace back to environment at birth and even before

Obsessive-compulsive disorder that surfaces during adolescence or early adulthood may actually have origins in the circumstances surrounding pregnancy and infancy, a Swedish study suggests.

October 7, 2016

For less toxic e-cigarettes, skip the strawberry

When it comes to e-cigarette safety, flavorings added to the liquid nicotine burned in the devices may influence how much the fumes lead to health problems, a recent study suggests.

October 6, 2016

Are e-cig injuries exploding upward?

Injuries from exploding e-cigarettes appear to be on the rise, according to a new analysis from a Seattle hospital.

October 5, 2016

Toxins remain in homes for months after smokers quit

A home's air may seem cleaner after a smoker has quit, but researchers report in the journal Tobacco Control that toxins from tobacco smoke can linger for months.