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Study outlines how regulations on alcohol, tobacco may provide guidance to consequences of legalizing marijuana

As U.S. policymakers consider ways to ease prohibitions on marijuana, the public health approaches used to regulate alcohol and tobacco over the past century may provide valuable lessons, according to new RAND Corporation research.

22 Apr 2014

Researchers receive $3.7M NIH grant to develop anti-smoking program for HIV-infected smoker

Montefiore Medical Center researchers have received a $3.7 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop an anti-smoking program for HIV-infected smokers.

21 Apr 2014

Feminine girls, masculine boys more likely to engage in behaviors that pose cancer risks

Young people who conform most strongly to norms of masculinity and femininity-the most "feminine" girls and the most "masculine" boys-are significantly more likely than their peers to engage in behaviors that pose cancer risks, according to a new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers.

16 Apr 2014

Studies provide evidence to clarify role of NAFLD as independent risk factor for development of CVD

Two new studies presented today at the International Liver CongressTM 2014 have provided more evidence to clarify the role of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as an independent risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

10 Apr 2014

Women who had radiotherapy for breast cancer may have increased risk of lung tumour

Women who have radiotherapy for breast cancer have a small but significantly increased risk of subsequently developing a primary lung tumour, and now research has shown that this risk increases with the amount of radiation absorbed by the tissue.

7 Apr 2014

CDC study finds dramatic increase in e-cigarette-related calls to poison centers

E-cigarettes, and liquid refill containers featuring bright colors, sweet-smelling flavors and dangerous doses of nicotine, are generating rising numbers of emergency calls to poison control centers around the nation, according to a study published today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

4 Apr 2014

Researchers examine risks and benefits of E-cigarettes

Some believe e-cigarettes are less harmful than smoking tobacco since e-cig vapor doesn't contain the chemicals found in tobacco smoke.

3 Apr 2014

Fathers who started smoking before 11 tend to have obese sons

Men who started smoking regularly before the age of 11 had sons who, on average, had 5-10kg more body fat than their peers by the time they were in their teens, according to new research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol.

3 Apr 2014

Study shows important parallels between epidemic of HIV/AIDS and opioid addiction

There are important parallels between the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the current epidemic of opioid addiction - ones that could trigger a significant shift in opioid addiction prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

2 Apr 2014

Exposure to tobacco websites linked with increased chances of smoking initiation

Teens and young adults who are exposed to marketing materials for tobacco products, such as coupons and websites, were far more likely to begin smoking or to be current smokers than those not exposed, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

2 Apr 2014

Mobile phones with tobacco screening guidelines offer cessation counseling

Smartphones and tablets may hold the key to getting more clinicians to screen patients for tobacco use and advise smokers on how to quit. Even though tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S., clinicians often don't ask about smoking during patient exams.

1 Apr 2014

Popular cholesterol-lowering drugs may offer added benefit for men with erectile dysfunction

Statins are associated with a significant improvement in erectile function, a fact researchers hope will encourage men who need statins to reduce their risk of heart attack to take them, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

31 Mar 2014

Researchers develop potentially safer and more cost-effective therapeutics against West Nile virus

An international research group led by Arizona State University professor Qiang "Shawn" Chen has developed a new generation of potentially safer and more cost-effective therapeutics against West Nile virus and other pathogens.

29 Mar 2014

Review examining effects of public smoking ban finds large drops in pre-term births and child hospital visits for asthma

The introduction of laws banning smoking in public places and workplaces in North America and Europe has had a positive impact on child health.

28 Mar 2014

Concerns over potential health risks of using e-cigarettes gaining momentum

With sales of electronic cigarettes, or "e-cigarettes," on the rise and expected to hit $1.5 billion this year, concerns over potential health risks of using the trendy devices are also gaining momentum and political clout. An article in Chemical & Engineering News, the weekly magazine of the American Chemical Society, delves into what scientists and regulators are doing about e-cigarettes, which are now being cleverly marketed under more appealing names such as hookah pens and vape pipes.

28 Mar 2014

Longer looks: Exercise to treat depression; crowdsourcing treatment decisions; nitroglycerin shortage

Depression is the most common mental illness - affecting a staggering 25 percent of Americans - but a growing body of research suggests that one of its best cures is cheap and ubiquitous.

28 Mar 2014

Scientists identify two markers that predict patient's resistance to radiation therapy for cancer

An international team of researchers, led by Beaumont Health System's Jan Akervall, M.D., Ph.D., looked at biomarkers to determine the effectiveness of radiation treatments for patients with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck.

28 Mar 2014

People unwilling to swallow soda tax, size restrictions

Those hoping to dilute Americans' taste for soda, energy drinks, sweetened tea, and other sugary beverages should take their quest to school lunchrooms rather than legislative chambers, according to a recent study by media and health policy experts.

27 Mar 2014

Cardiovascular disease related deaths drop after implementation of public smoking ban

A new study on the impact of Michigan's statewide smoking ban adds to mounting evidence that policies prohibiting tobacco smoking in workplaces and other public spaces may substantially improve public health by reducing heart disease and death, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2014

Smokers cannot perceive bitter taste

Smokers and those who have quit cannot fully appreciate the full flavor of a cup of coffee, because many cannot taste the bitterness of their regular caffeine kick.

27 Mar 2014

Tobacco News and Research

Study outlines how regulations on alcohol, tobacco may provide guidance to consequences of legalizing marijuana

Researchers receive $3.7M NIH grant to develop anti-smoking program for HIV-infected smoker

Feminine girls, masculine boys more likely to engage in behaviors that pose cancer risks

Studies provide evidence to clarify role of NAFLD as independent risk factor for development of CVD

Women who had radiotherapy for breast cancer may have increased risk of lung tumour

CDC study finds dramatic increase in e-cigarette-related calls to poison centers

Researchers examine risks and benefits of E-cigarettes

Fathers who started smoking before 11 tend to have obese sons

Study shows important parallels between epidemic of HIV/AIDS and opioid addiction

Exposure to tobacco websites linked with increased chances of smoking initiation

Mobile phones with tobacco screening guidelines offer cessation counseling

Popular cholesterol-lowering drugs may offer added benefit for men with erectile dysfunction

Researchers develop potentially safer and more cost-effective therapeutics against West Nile virus

Review examining effects of public smoking ban finds large drops in pre-term births and child hospital visits for asthma

Concerns over potential health risks of using e-cigarettes gaining momentum

Longer looks: Exercise to treat depression; crowdsourcing treatment decisions; nitroglycerin shortage

Scientists identify two markers that predict patient's resistance to radiation therapy for cancer

People unwilling to swallow soda tax, size restrictions

Cardiovascular disease related deaths drop after implementation of public smoking ban

Smokers cannot perceive bitter taste

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