Health
Long-term cannabis use damages lungs, but in a different way than tobacco
Smoking cannabis leads to lung damage, but in a different way from tobacco, new University of Otago research has found.
Feb 3, 2022
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Health
Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers
Children whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.
Jan 27, 2022
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Addiction
How understanding neighborhoods can help reduce tobacco use
A Penn State researcher testing a new way to assess tobacco use with a neighborhood mapping platform and in-person interviews has found that community engagement is key to addressing risky health behaviors.
Jan 3, 2022
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Health
Does vaping really damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer?
Vapers experience DNA changes, according to a recent paper published in Nature, and the changes are similar to those seen in smokers—although much less pronounced.
Dec 6, 2021
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Health
Study examines smoking risk factors and prevention among transgender and gender expansive adults
While rates of cigarette smoking among adults in the United States have declined significantly over the past several decades, tobacco use disparities remain among some population groups and disproportionately affect members ...
Oct 6, 2021
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Health
US estimates 2 million youth vapers as regulator nears key decision
More than two million American middle and high schoolers reported they were vapers in 2021, with eight in ten using flavored e-cigarettes, a government report said Thursday as the US regulator neared a key decision on the ...
Sep 30, 2021
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Addiction
Tobacco and alcohol may increase likelihood of using illegal drugs, new study shows
The use of legal drugs (tobacco and alcohol) may lead to the use of cannabis, a new study led by the University of Bristol and published in the journal Addiction has found. The study also found evidence that cannabis use ...
Sep 30, 2021
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Health
Telehealth services may help smokers in rural prisons quit tobacco smoking
Telehealth smoking cessation treatment programs can reduce tobacco-related disparities among incarcerated smokers, according to a Rutgers study.
Sep 21, 2021
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Health
Smoking costs UK economy in excess of £19 billion a year
A new report released by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) argues that anti-smoking measures could save billions across the UK economy.
Aug 4, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Never too late: Cancer centers push patients to quit smoking
When cancer patients stop smoking, they heal faster, experience fewer side effects from treatment and lower their chances of tumors returning. Now, top cancer hospitals are helping patients quit as evidence mounts that it's ...
Jul 27, 2021
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