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October 24, 2015

TV smoking influences adult tobacco use, study says

Even though smoking appears far less frequently in U.S. television shows than it used to, its portrayal may still be triggering the urge in adult smokers, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

Type, frequency of e-cigarette use linked to quitting

Two new studies looking at whether electronic cigarettes help smokers to quit their deadly habit have found that while some of them can, it depends on the type and how often it is used.

October 24, 2015

Teens may think light smoking is safe

Many teens wrongly think light or occasional smoking isn’t bad for them, according to an analysis of a nationwide youth survey.

October 24, 2015

Medical marijuana laws don’t increase teen use, study suggests

Teen use of marijuana doesn't seem to change when states pass laws legalizing the drug for medical purposes, a new study suggests.

October 24, 2015

CVS changes name, stops tobacco sales a month early

As CVS sharpens its focus on customer health, the nation's second-largest drugstore chain will tweak its corporate name and stop the sale of tobacco nearly a month sooner than planned.

October 24, 2015

Gradual smoking cessation may be possible with nicotine addiction pill

A nicotine addiction pill can help smokers quit gradually when they can't go cold turkey, a study finds, suggesting that it may be time to revisit practice guidelines that focus primarily on immediate cessation.

October 24, 2015

LA moves to ban e-cigarettes, joining growing list of cities

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Tuesday to ban the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as "vaping," from restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other public spaces in the nation's second-largest city.

October 24, 2015

Young adults say they see e-cigs as safe, fun technology

Many young adults are enthusiastically “vaping” e-cigarettes, drawn by the nifty technology, tasty flavors and their own physical sense that the devices are doing them no harm, according to new research.

October 24, 2015

4-D ultrasounds show fetuses grimacing as mothers smoke, study says

A new study may give pregnant women who smoke a new incentive to quit: 4-D ultrasounds show that the habit is causing their unborn babies to grimace.

October 24, 2015

Plain tobacco packs likely to deter smoking, studies show

Studies on the health impact of "plain" or standardized cigarette packs suggest they can deter non-smokers from taking up the habit and may cut the number of cigarettes smokers get through, scientists said on Tuesday.