October 28, 2015 Scientists figure out why some smokers don't get lung disease Smokers could soon benefit from new drugs that improve the function of their lungs, owing to the lucky few who smoke for years with little consequence.
October 28, 2015 Study: Screening may benefit heavy-smoking seniors Some current or former heavy smokers may benefit from a new lung cancer test even if they're 65 or older — although they experience more false alarms, suggests an analysis that comes as Medicare is debating whether to pay for the scans.
October 28, 2015 New analysis of smoking and schizophrenia suggests causal link In research that turns on its head previous thinking about links between schizophrenia and smoking, scientists say they have found that cigarettes may be a causal factor in the development of psychosis.
October 28, 2015 More U.S. high school students smoke only pot, not cigarettes As fewer U.S. high school students exclusively smoke cigarettes and cigars, more of them are using marijuana, a recent study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Parental nicotine dependence predicts teen smoking A parent's dependence on nicotine, in addition to the act of smoking cigarettes, may be an important determinant of their teen's smoking behavior, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Man killed after e-cigarette ignites oxygen equipment The debate on whether e-cigarettes are a healthier alternative to regular smokes continues, but the "e" part clearly poses unique risks: A UK man was killed after his device misfired and ignited his oxygen equipment, reports the BBC.
October 28, 2015 Florida man placed in a coma after e-cigarette explosion The family of a Florida man who was placed in a medically induced coma Monday after his e-cigarette blew up wants others to understand the dangers of the devices.
October 28, 2015 CDC: E-cigarettes may be tempting non-smoking youths to smoke Electronic cigarettes may be more tempting to non-smoking youths than conventional cigarettes, and once young people have tried e-cigarettes they are more inclined to give regular cigarettes a try, U.S. researchers said on Monday
October 28, 2015 Raise minimum age to buy cigarettes to decrease use, study says Raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 or 25 years old would significantly reduce their use and tobacco-related illnesses in the United States, a study published Thursday found, suggesting that states and local authorities should consider passing such laws.
