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Tobacco Smoking Reduces the Odds of Psoriasis Improvement

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Tobacco smoking is negatively associated with resolution of psoriasis symptoms, according to a study published in the April issue of Tobacco Induced Diseases. Yan Qiang,...

Even With Weight Gain, Quitting Smoking in Pregnancy Still Best for Health

MONDAY, April 22, 2024 – Women who smoke and become pregnant may worry that the weight gain that comes with quitting might bring its own harms to themselves or their baby. However, a new study...

PCPs Provide Most of the Care Related to Life's Essential 8

THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – Primary care is the dominant source of care for Life's Essential 8 (LE8), according to a research letter published online March 25 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality ...

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Tied to Risk for Atrial Fibrillation

TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 – Even a small amount of exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is linked to a greater risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...

Even a Little Secondhand Smoke Ups Odds for A-Fib

MONDAY, April 8, 2024 – Just a little exposure to secondhand smoke may increase your risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a new, large study suggests. People who have...

Electronic Cigarettes May Help Regular Cigarette Smokers Quit

THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – Since 2018, smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes are more likely to stop smoking regular tobacco cigarettes, according to a study published online April 3...

Anti-smoking Groups Sue FDA Again Over Menthol Ban Delays

WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2024 – Three anti-smoking groups announced Tuesday that they have sued the U.S. government yet again after it missed its latest deadline for enacting a ban on menthol cigarettes....

Vaping Could Raise Your Risk for Heart Failure

TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 – Think vaping is the "healthy" alternative to smoking? Think again: A new study finds it raises people's odds for heart failure. “More and more studies are linking e...

An ED-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention Is Feasible, Effective

THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 – A brief opportunistic intervention to support sustained tobacco smoking abstinence in the emergency department is feasible and effective, according to a study published...

Teen Use of Disposable E-Cigarettes Linked to Persistent Use Patterns

MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Among adolescents and young adults (AYAs), use of disposable electronic cigarette devices is associated with increased risks for persistent e-cigarette use patterns,...

Poll Shows Strong Support Among Black Voters for Menthols Ban

FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 – Black voters support a ban on menthol cigarettes by a wide margin, refuting claims that such a ban would be strongly opposed by Black Americans, a new survey shows. Black...

Review: Menthol Cigarette Bans Promote Smoking Cessation

THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2024 – Menthol cigarette bans promote smoking cessation, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 21 in Nicotine & Tobacco Research. Sarah D....

Menthols Ban Would Slash U.S. Smoking Rates: Study

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 – A ban on menthol cigarettes would likely lead to a meaningful reduction in smoking rates, a new review argues. Almost a quarter of menthol smokers quit smoking altogether...

2020 to 2022 Saw Increase in Percentage of OD Deaths Involving Smoking

THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2024 – From 2020 to 2022, there was an increase in the percentage of overdose deaths with evidence of smoking, according to research published in the Feb. 15 issue of the U.S....

Smoking Now Fuels More Drug Overdoses than Injecting Does

FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 – Despite stereotypical images of addicts injecting heroin and then dying, new government research finds that smoking drugs such as fentanyl is now the leading cause of fatal...

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