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October 27, 2015

Cigarette smoke makes superbugs even more aggressive, study says

Superbugs such as MRSA are already bad enough.

October 27, 2015

Smoke-free park policies slow to catch on, study shows

Bans on smoking in public parks are still fairly rare in the United States, despite more than half of states having indoor smoking restrictions, researchers say.

October 27, 2015

FDA panel votes against label change to Swedish Match snus

Swedish Match AB should not be allowed to alter the warning label on its snus smokeless tobacco products to claim they are less harmful than cigarettes, an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concluded on Friday. 

October 27, 2015

More evidence smoking raises risk of death from breast cancer

Long-time smokers may face an increased risk of death if they develop breast cancer, according to a Japanese study that adds to a growing body of evidence highlighting the lethal effects of cigarettes.

October 27, 2015

Smoking worsens diabetes complications, but quitting may help

People with type 2 diabetes who smoke have significantly higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and death than diabetic non-smokers, a new study shows.

October 27, 2015

Secondhand smoke causes weight gain, study says

The decades-old belief that smoking cigarettes keeps you slim is being challenged by new research that has found exposure to secondhand smoke can cause weight gain.

October 27, 2015

For ultramarathon runners, marijuana has benefits— but is it ethical?

The grueling sport of ultramarathon has fostered a mingling of two seemingly opposite camps: endurance jocks and potheads.

October 27, 2015

Study: Second-hand smoke from e-cigarettes contains toxic metals

Second-hand smoke from electronic cigarettes may be less harmful than their tobacco-laden cousins, but they still release toxins into the air, according to a new study

October 27, 2015

Smokers have increased risk of tooth loss

Individuals who smoke have a higher risk of losing their teeth than non-smokers, found new research published in the Journal of Dental Research.

October 27, 2015

Youth tobacco use, popularity of e-cigarettes a concern, says CDC

Fewer U.S. high school students are smoking traditional cigarettes, but youth tobacco use and the increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes remain causes for concern, federal health officials said on Thursday.