October 24, 2015 Smokers with genetic variant likely to smoke longer, get cancer sooner, study finds New research has pinpointed a specific genetic variation that may cause smokers to stick with the habit longer than smokers who don’t have the variant. The research, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, also indicated that smokers with the genetic variant are more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer at an earlier age.
October 24, 2015 Users upset over e-cigarette bans in New York City, Chicago Laws in New York and Chicago making electronic cigarettes subject to the same regulations as tobacco are taking effect, and their sellers and users are steadfast in their opposition.
October 24, 2015 FDA launching major anti-tobacco campaign aimed at youth A major new anti-tobacco campaign will be launched in the United States next week aimed at vulnerable teenagers at risk of becoming addicted to cigarettes.
October 24, 2015 Consumers unclear about risks or benefits of e-cigarettes While some smokers consider electronic cigarettes a potential aid in quitting, some people who have already quit see them as a temptation to resume a habit they fought hard to ditch, a small study suggests.
October 24, 2015 US city health officials want tighter restrictions on e-cigarettes A group of urban health officials on Thursday urged the Food and Drug Administration to go beyond the regulations it proposed last week for e-cigarettes and treat them like regular cigarettes.
October 24, 2015 E-cigarette advertising seen by U.S. youth on the rise The amount of television advertising for electronic cigarettes that American adolescents saw jumped by more than 250 percent over the past few years, according to a new study.
October 24, 2015 Scientists identify brain regions that may predict success rate for quitting smoking Activity in the brain’s self-control center may predict the chance of relapse after an attempt to quit smoking, according to new research from Penn Medicine.
October 24, 2015 University to test marijuana for contaminants The microscope at the University of New Haven, set at 10-times magnification, shows a marijuana leaf covered with dozens of tiny bumps. It's mold, and someone, somewhere could be smoking similarly contaminated pot and not have a clue.
October 24, 2015 Marijuana may trigger allergies in some people Just like ragweed and birch trees, marijuana plants may trigger allergic reactions in some people, according to a new review of previous studies.
