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Methamphetamine increases susceptibility to deadly fungal infection
• Infections • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 30 13

Methamphetamine increases susceptibility to deadly fungal infection

Methamphetamine use can make a person more susceptible to the lung infection cryptococcosis, according to a study published in mBio®, the online open-access journal… Methamphetamine increases susceptibility to deadly fungal infection   

 
 

Smoking in pregnancy tied to kids’ conduct problems
• Pregnancy • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 24 13

SMoking in pRegnancy tied to kids' conduct problems

Children of women who smoked cigarettes during pregnancy are more likely to have behavioral problems than those whose mothers didn’t light up, says a… Smoking in pregnancy tied to kids’ conduct problems   

 
 

Univ. of MD finds that marijuana use in adolescence may cause permanent brain abnormalities
• Children's Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 24 13

MArijuana use in adolescence may cause permanent brain abnormalities

Regular marijuana use in adolescence, but not adulthood, may permanently impair brain function and cognition, and may increase the risk of developing serious psychiatric… Univ. of MD finds that marijuana use in adolescence may cause permanent brain abnormalities   

 
 

Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population
• Dieting • • Aging and Gerontology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 24 13

Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population

Disability is commonly defined as “difficulty or dependency in carrying out activities essential to independent living”. With the number of disabled people expected to… Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population   

 
 

Cannabis constituent has no effect on MS progression, study shows
• Neurology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 23 13

CAnnabis constituent has no effect on MS progression

The first large non-commercial clinical study to investigate whether the main active constituent of cannabis (tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) is effective in slowing the course… Cannabis constituent has no effect on MS progression, study shows   

 
 

Plain packaging seems to make cigarettes less appealing and increase urgency to quit smoking
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 23 13

Plain packaging seems to make cigarettes less appealing

Plain packaging for cigarettes seems to make tobacco less appealing and increase the urgency to quit smoking, suggest early findings from Australia, published in… Plain packaging seems to make cigarettes less appealing and increase urgency to quit smoking   

 
 

Tobacco control policies stop people from smoking and save lives
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 01 13

Tobacco control policies stop people from smoking and save lives

Tobacco control measures put in place in 41 countries between 2007 and 2010 will prevent some 7.4 million premature deaths by 2050, according to… Tobacco control policies stop people from smoking and save lives   

 
 

Stress from 9/11 linked to nationwide resurgence in smoking among Americans who had quit
• Neurology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 21 13

Stress from 9-11 linked to nationwide resurgence in smoking among Americans who had quit

The 9/11 attacks on America appear to have caused about one million former smokers across the country to take up the habit again… Stress from 9/11 linked to nationwide resurgence in smoking among Americans who had quit   

 
 

Moffitt Cancer Center Researchers Analyze How Spanish Smoking Relapse Booklets Are Distributed
• Tobacco & Marijuana • May 17 13

Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida have evaluated how Florida health care and social service agencies distribute “Libres para… Moffitt Cancer Center Researchers Analyze How Spanish Smoking Relapse Booklets Are Distributed   

 
 

Signs of tobacco smoke still found in non-smoking rooms
• Tobacco & Marijuana • May 15 13

Signs of tobacco smoke still found in non-smoking rooms

Choosing a non-smoking room may not be enough to ensure your room is tobacco-free.

Researchers discovered that hotels with a history of smoking still… Signs of tobacco smoke still found in non-smoking rooms   

 
 

Study adds to evidence that cigarettes are gateway to marijuana
• Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • May 05 13

cigarettes are gateway to marijuana

Teen smokers who rationalize their use of cigarettes by saying, “At least, I’m not doing drugs,” may not always be able to use that… Study adds to evidence that cigarettes are gateway to marijuana   

 
 

Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers
• Children's Health • • Gender: Female • • Tobacco & Marijuana • May 04 13

Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby’s lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other… Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers   

 
 

Doctors condemn Government’s decision to hold plans for plain cigarette packaging
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • May 03 13

Senior doctors will tomorrow condemn the Government’s decision to delay its plans to force cigarettes to be sold in plain packets.

They warn that… Doctors condemn Government’s decision to hold plans for plain cigarette packaging   

 
 

Secondhand Smoke is More Damaging For Teen Girls Than Boys
• Tobacco & Marijuana • May 01 13

Even non-smokers can experience health hazards from cigarette smoke, and the latest study suggests the dangers may depend on your gender.

About 46,000 non-smokers… Secondhand Smoke is More Damaging For Teen Girls Than Boys   

 
 

Using Marijuana to Treat Pain? A Pill May Outlast a Puff
• Pain • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 23 13

A pill may work as well as a puff when it comes to using marijuana to treat pain, according to a small but carefully… Using Marijuana to Treat Pain? A Pill May Outlast a Puff   

 
 

City Plan Sets 21 as Legal Age to Buy Tobacco
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 23 13

The age to legally buy cigarettes in New York City would rise to 21 from 18 under a proposal that officials unveiled on Monday,… City Plan Sets 21 as Legal Age to Buy Tobacco   

 
 

Conn. cancer patient fights marijuana loophole
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 22 13

Eighteen states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana. Connecticut joined that group last year.

While it’s legal to use medical marijuana there, it’s… Conn. cancer patient fights marijuana loophole   

 
 

Even a few cigarettes a day increases risk of rheumatoid arthritis
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 22 13

Number of cigarettes smoked a day and the number of years a person has smoked both increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), finds… Even a few cigarettes a day increases risk of rheumatoid arthritis   

 
 

Water-pipe smoking may not be a safe alternative to cigarette smoking
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 20 13

Smoking tobacco in a water pipe resulted in a different pattern of exposure to toxic substances and may result in a cancer risk profile… Water-pipe smoking may not be a safe alternative to cigarette smoking   

 
 

Stimulating the brain blunts cigarette craving
• Brain • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 17 13

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Unfortunately smoking cessation is difficult, with more than 90% of attempts to quit resulting… Stimulating the brain blunts cigarette craving   

 
 

Tobacco companies keep people smoking despite UK cigarette tax increases
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 16 13

Raising tobacco prices is one of the most effective means of reducing tobacco use, particularly among price-sensitive smokers such as young people and people… Tobacco companies keep people smoking despite UK cigarette tax increases   

 
 

Chronic pain ranks well below drug addiction as a major health problem in new poll
• Pain • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 09 13

A new national public opinion poll commissioned by Research!America shows only 18% of respondents believe chronic pain is a major health problem, even though… Chronic pain ranks well below drug addiction as a major health problem in new poll   

 
 

Maryland lawmakers approve medical marijuana
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 09 13

The Maryland legislature approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes on Monday, and Governor Martin O’Malley has said he would sign the measure… Maryland lawmakers approve medical marijuana   

 
 

Short daily walk might help teen smokers cut down or quit, new study says
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 08 13

Teenagers who increased the days on which they got just 20 minutes of exercise were able to cut down on their smoking habit. And… Short daily walk might help teen smokers cut down or quit, new study says   

 
 

EU minimum tax legislation for cigarettes has had no effect on smoking prevalence
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 06 13

Up to 2009 there is no statistically significant evidence of any reduction in smoking amongst men – and very little evidence of a reduction… EU minimum tax legislation for cigarettes has had no effect on smoking prevalence   

 
 
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