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Study: Nicotine vaping has become common among teens in 2022

Nicotine vaping is one of the most common types of substance use for teenagers in 2022, according to results from a national study released today.

15 Dec 2022

Adults who smoke cigarettes and vape more likely to continue dual use over the long term

Most adults who both smoke cigarettes and vape are likely to carry on smoking or continue dual use over the long term, suggests research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

14 Dec 2022

The therapeutic effects and safety of psychedelics

Psychedelics are reported to have rapid-onset and long-lasting therapeutic benefits after a single or few doses.

14 Dec 2022

Bad cholesterol and high blood pressure may be associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease

High levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of "bad" cholesterol, may be associated with an 18-20% higher risk of cardiovascular disease among people who have hypertension, however, CVD risk was not higher among those without hypertension, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

13 Dec 2022

New report provides a broad view of the global burden of cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death across the globe, according to a new "almanac"-style special issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

13 Dec 2022

Study identifies factors linked to well-being as people age

What are the keys to "successful" or optimal aging? A new study followed more than 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to identify the factors linked to well-being as we age.

13 Dec 2022

How vaping impacts alveolar macrophage lipid content

The use of e-cigs increases the risk of acute respiratory syndrome.

11 Dec 2022

How does the Mediterranean diet associate with cognitive risk and functional ability in adults?

A new study evaluated the associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), cognitive risk, and functional ability in older Australian adults.

9 Dec 2022

How have smoking trends changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in England?

A new study covered over 100,000 adults interviewed in person or over the phone to uncover sustained changes in smoking and cessation from 2017-2022.

9 Dec 2022

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Vaping can lead to exposure to metals, with lead levels exceeding tolerance limits in most of the analyzed samples.

9 Dec 2022

COVID‑19 infection in early 2020 associated with subsequent poorer mental health

Those who reported having COVID in early 2020 were also 1.67 times more likely to display clinically meaningful levels of anxiety after 13 months, than those who avoided COVID-19 in the same time period.

8 Dec 2022

Addition of yoga to regular exercise training supports cardiovascular health and wellbeing

A three-month pilot study of patients with hypertension appearing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, demonstrates that adding yoga to a regular exercise training regimen supports cardiovascular health and wellbeing and is more effective than stretching exercises.

8 Dec 2022

Genes related to alcohol and tobacco use are similar among people with diverse ancestries

Penn State researchers co-led a large genetic study that identified more than 2,300 genes predicting alcohol and tobacco use after analyzing data from more than 3.4 million people.

7 Dec 2022

Self-service vending machine filled with harm reduction supplies helps prevent overdoses

More than 107,000 Americans died from drug overdose in 2021, highlighting the need for evidence-based interventions.

6 Dec 2022

Gestational diabetes mellitus linked to early particulate matter exposure with high BMI

Researchers assess the impact of high BMI before pregnancy, coupled with exposure to different levels of PM, on the incidence of gestational diabetes.

6 Dec 2022

Colorectal cancer doesn’t wait - DNA methylation tests facilitate earlier treatment

In this interview, Yantao Li and Zhe Wang, Director of Cancer Early Screening Products and the Product Director of Oncology at BGI Genomics, talks to NewsMedical about colorectal cancer (CRC), including why incidences are important and the importance of screening.

From BGI Genomics 6 Dec 2022

Sociodemographic and modifiable risk factors increase odds of cardiovascular disease in AYA cancer survivors

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors are at risk of experiencing treatment-related effects later in life, including damage to the heart. New research has identified various sociodemographic and modifiable risk factors associated with these patients' risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

6 Dec 2022

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

The consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of cognitive decline, particularly among middle-aged adults.

5 Dec 2022

Study shows addiction potential and health risks of alternatives to menthol cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should extend the ban on menthol flavored cigarettes and cigars to include potential substitutes like menthol pipe tobacco and cigarette tubes, say researchers at Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies and The Ohio State University.

5 Dec 2022

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

Women are told to improve their lifestyle to prevent heart disease while men are advised to take statins.

5 Dec 2022

Smoking News and Research

Study: Nicotine vaping has become common among teens in 2022

Adults who smoke cigarettes and vape more likely to continue dual use over the long term

The therapeutic effects and safety of psychedelics

Bad cholesterol and high blood pressure may be associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease

New report provides a broad view of the global burden of cardiovascular disease

Study identifies factors linked to well-being as people age

How vaping impacts alveolar macrophage lipid content

How does the Mediterranean diet associate with cognitive risk and functional ability in adults?

How have smoking trends changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in England?

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

COVID‑19 infection in early 2020 associated with subsequent poorer mental health

Addition of yoga to regular exercise training supports cardiovascular health and wellbeing

Genes related to alcohol and tobacco use are similar among people with diverse ancestries

Self-service vending machine filled with harm reduction supplies helps prevent overdoses

Gestational diabetes mellitus linked to early particulate matter exposure with high BMI

Colorectal cancer doesn’t wait - DNA methylation tests facilitate earlier treatment

Sociodemographic and modifiable risk factors increase odds of cardiovascular disease in AYA cancer survivors

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

Study shows addiction potential and health risks of alternatives to menthol cigarettes

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

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