October 24, 2015 Lab tests imply formaldehyde risk in some e-cigarette vapor Using certain electronic cigarettes at high temperature settings could potentially release more formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical, than smoking traditional cigarettes does, new lab tests suggest.
October 24, 2015 Stressful jobs tied to small increase in stroke risk Up to one in four jobs are "high strain," and people in these lines of work may be at increased risk of stroke, according to a new analysis of past research.
October 24, 2015 CDC releases new round of anti-smoking ads featuring former smokers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new round of aggressive anti-smoking ads as part of its “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign. Featuring real people living with the effects of tobacco use, the ads are scheduled to begin appearing nationwide on July 7.
October 24, 2015 US minors easily buy e-cigarettes online, study finds Teenagers in North Carolina who try to buy electronic cigarettes online are likely to succeed even though selling the devices to minors is illegal in the state, researchers reported on Monday.
October 24, 2015 Top scientists warn WHO not to stub out e-cigarettes A group of 53 leading scientists has warned the World Health Organisation not to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products, arguing that doing so would jeopardize a major opportunity to slash disease and deaths caused by smoking.
October 24, 2015 Women smokers may have same risk for deadly aneurysm as men Women who smoke cigarettes are just as likely as men to develop potentially fatal aneurysms in the main artery leading from the heart, according to a recent study.
October 24, 2015 E-cigarettes may not help smokers quit, says study A small U.S. study raises new questions about whether using electronic cigarettes will lead people to quit smoking, adding to the debate over how tightly the products should be regulated.
October 24, 2015 Exercise may help pregnant women quit smoking For pregnant women who want to quit smoking, a brisk walk can temporarily stave off tobacco cravings, says a Canadian study.
October 24, 2015 Why do teens still smoke? On addiction, advertising, and the rise of e-cigarettes U.S. teen smoking rates have dipped below 10 percent, but public health advocates worry that progress may soon level off, as other surveys suggest teens think light smoking is safe, and e-cigarette use is on the rise.
October 24, 2015 Parents may overestimate marijuana’s effects on kids’ seizures In a recent trend, parents of children with some forms of epilepsy are giving marijuana to their children in hopes of alleviating the seizures, but researchers say cannabis is not a proven treatment for childhood epilepsy, and people should wait for rigorous studies to decide whether the drug is safe or effective.
