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Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

Quitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

5 May 2023

California says new cigarettes appear to violate state’s flavored tobacco ban

California's attorney general is warning two tobacco companies that their new cigarettes appear to violate a state ban on most flavored tobacco products that was upheld by voters last year.

5 May 2023

Restricting e-liquid flavors may help adolescents and young adults to stop using e-cigarettes

Getting many adolescents and young adults to stop using e-cigarettes may be as simple as doing away with flavored versions of the product, according to new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

5 May 2023

Revolutionizing addiction treatment: neuroimaging techniques offer hope for personalized therapies

Scientists have identified neuromarkers of drug use-related affective and cognitive dysregulation.

2 May 2023

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Study reviews the available literature on perinatal cannabis use and its effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also discusses the need for further research and guidelines for clinicians when discussing cannabis use with pregnant patients.

30 Apr 2023

Does physical activity impact substance use disorder treatment?

Researchers reviewed existing studies on physical activity interventions for treating substance use disorders.

28 Apr 2023

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Research investigates the impact of smoking on the lower respiratory tract microbiome. The study found that smoking results in a loss of diversity in the microbiome, changes in co-occurrence patterns, and a weakening of the tight community structure present in healthy microbiomes.

26 Apr 2023

As federal emergency declaration expires, the picture of the pandemic grows fuzzier

Joel Wakefield isn't just an armchair epidemiologist. His interest in tracking the spread of covid is personal.

26 Apr 2023

Young kids with common ENT problems may be at subsequent risk of autism

Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits, suggests research published online in the open access journal BMJ Open.

25 Apr 2023

The Biden administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet

Early in President Joe Biden's tenure, his administration promised to play a key role in ensuring opioid settlement funds went toward tackling the nation's addiction crisis.

21 Apr 2023

Early teen vapers may be at higher risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence

Young teen smokers who also vape may be at heightened risk of persistent and heavier smoking in their late teens, reveal the combined findings of two nationally representative UK and US studies, published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

19 Apr 2023

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth

Researchers discussed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth.

18 Apr 2023

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

Researchers analyzed the effects of cigarette taxes experienced as a teenager on adult smoking participation and morality.

17 Apr 2023

A review of the risk factors associated with cancer evolution

Researchers reviewed existing data on tumor-promotive risk factors and their underlying mechanisms.

17 Apr 2023

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Researchers compared the nutritional status composition of omnivorous diet-abiding milk donors and vegetarian/vegan lactating women.

14 Apr 2023

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today.

11 Apr 2023

How does e-cigarette vapor alter the gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels?

Researchers examine the effects of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor on gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels.

11 Apr 2023

Study shows e-cigarettes not linked to wheezing risk

Researchers analyze the longitudinal association between electronic nicotine delivery systems, cigarette use, and wheezing.

10 Apr 2023

Current CVD risk assessments fall short for women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

Non-biological factors and social determinants of health are important to include in CVD risk assessment for women, particularly for women of diverse races and ethnicities other than white, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal.

10 Apr 2023

The association between lifestyle changes in adulthood and cancer incidence

Researchers explored the effect of changing multiple lifestyle factors during adult life on cancer risk.

6 Apr 2023

Tobacco News and Research

Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

California says new cigarettes appear to violate state’s flavored tobacco ban

Restricting e-liquid flavors may help adolescents and young adults to stop using e-cigarettes

Revolutionizing addiction treatment: neuroimaging techniques offer hope for personalized therapies

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Does physical activity impact substance use disorder treatment?

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

As federal emergency declaration expires, the picture of the pandemic grows fuzzier

Young kids with common ENT problems may be at subsequent risk of autism

The Biden administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet

Early teen vapers may be at higher risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

A review of the risk factors associated with cancer evolution

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

How does e-cigarette vapor alter the gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels?

Study shows e-cigarettes not linked to wheezing risk

Current CVD risk assessments fall short for women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

The association between lifestyle changes in adulthood and cancer incidence

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