Tobacco & Marijuana

Male smokers lose brain function faster as they age

Men who smoke suffer a more rapid decline in brain function as they age than their non-smoking counterparts, with their cognitive decline as rapid…    

Many kids still exposed to secondhand smoke in cars

A new government study reports that while fewer kids and teens are getting exposed to secondhand smoke while riding in the car, rates of…    

Coughing and Other Respiratory Symptoms Improve Within Weeks of Smoking Cessation

If the proven long-term benefits of smoking cessation are not enough to motivate young adults to stop smoking, a new study shows that 18-…    

Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk: study

Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic…    

Controversial scan doesn’t help smokers quit: study

Checking for clogged arteries doesn’t help inveterate smokers kick the habit if they are already in a quit-smoking program, Swiss researchers have found.

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Many people continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer

A new analysis has found that a substantial number of lung and colorectal cancer patients continue to smoke after being diagnosed. Published early online…    

Help smokers quit whether they ask or not: study

Doctors should automatically offer smokers help with quitting, without waiting for signs that they’re ready to kick the habit, researchers say.

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Pot smokers don’t puff away lung health: study

A few hits on the bong now and then don’t seem to have any detrimental effects on lung health, suggests a new study.

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Nicotine replacement therapies may not be effective in helping people quit smoking

Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) designed to help people stop smoking, specifically nicotine patches and nicotine gum, do not appear to be effective in helping…    

Starting Chantix Earlier May Make It Easier to Quit

Smokers planning to kick the habit may have more success if they begin using a cessation medication several weeks before they actually try to…    

Statins May Increase Risk of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Smokers

Use of statins may influence susceptibility to or the progression of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in smokers, according to a new study.

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Tobacco Company Misrepresented Danger from Cigarettes

A new UCSF analysis of tobacco industry documents shows that Philip Morris USA manipulated data on the effects of additives in cigarettes, including menthol,…    

Study finds e-cigarettes affect airways, and quickly

The electronic cigarettes marketed as a safer alternative to the real thing produce immediate changes in users’ airways, a small study suggests.

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Life after cigarettes

Life without cigarettes is not all doom and gloom. In fact, successful quitters are more satisfied with their lives and feel healthier, both one…    

Study shows medical marijuana laws reduce traffic deaths

A groundbreaking new study shows that laws legalizing medical marijuana have resulted in a nearly nine percent drop in traffic deaths and a five…    

Secondhand smoke tied to bad heart failure outcomes

If you have chronic heart failure, being around a smoker may be bad for your physical and mental well-being, a new study suggests.

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States could see substantial savings with tobacco control programs

States that have shifted funds away from tobacco control programs may be missing out on significant savings, according to a new study co-authored by…    

New York sues “roll your own” cigarette shops

New York City sued the city’s first “roll-your-own” cigarette business on Monday in its latest attempt to reduce smoking rates and retain revenue from…    

Philip Morris challenges Australia on plain pack

Tobacco giant Philip Morris on Monday launched legal action against Australian laws forcing tobacco products to be sold in drab, plain packaging from late…    

Smoking In Your Own Car - APPG Inquiry, UK

In parliament, a cross party group called for the Department of Health to carry out a public consultation regarding policy options in order to…    

Research Reveals When and Why Students Smoke

Discovering when and why students smoke might lead to the development of better intervention methods, according to researchers at the University of Missouri. In…    

New Australia smoking law bans brand labels

Tough anti-smoking laws banning brand labels passed their last major legislative hurdle in Australia on Thursday and immediately faced the threat of court action…    

Clean indoor air laws encourage bans on smoking at home

Second hand smoke exposure among nonsmokers has declined over time as clean indoor air laws have been adopted. However, there has been concern that…    

Judge blocks graphic cigarette warnings

A federal judge blocked a rule requiring tobacco companies to display graphic images on cigarette packs, such as a man exhaling cigarette smoke through…    

Influencing Craving for Cigarettes by Stimulating the Brain

Targeted brain stimulation increases cigarette cravings, a new study in Biological Psychiatry has found, which may ultimately lead to new treatments that reverse these…