Prenatal, Early Childhood Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Tied to Decreased Lung Function
Environmental tobacco smoke exposure in utero and during early childhood—especially secondhand smoke—is associated with decreased childhood lung function.
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Young People Who Smoke E-cigarettes More Likely to Transition to Regular Cigarettes After a Year
Researchers at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work have found that young people who smoke e-cigarettes are more likely to become regular cigarette smokers.
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Surgeon General: Smoking at All-time Low Among American Adults
The number of American adult smokers is an an all-time low (34 million, or 14% of the population), according to the US Surgeon General's new report on smoking cessation.
Youth with Nicotine Use Disorder Go Untreated
According to research published in JAMA Pediatrics, the majority of young people with diagnosed nicotine use disorder do not receive counseling or nicotine replacement therapy.
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Smokers Have Higher Rehospitalization Rates for Pulmonary Emboli
Smokers with pulmonary emboli are more likely to be readmitted for PE than nonsmokers, according to research at Chest 2019 in New Orleans.
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Smoking Cessation Effective for Cancer Patients
According to research published in JAMA, a comprehensive smoking cessation program successfully resulted in sustained quit rates for cancer patients.
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Juul Labs Has a New CEO from Big Tobacco Co
As the number of vaping-related deaths continues to climb, Juul has replaced its current CEO with a Big Tobacco executive from Altria Group.
Read MoreJuul Warned Over Claims E-Cigarette Safer Than Smoking
Federal health authorities on Monday blasted vaping company Juul for illegally pitching its electronic cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking and ordered the company to stop making unproven claims for its products. The...
Read MoreTraditional and Electronic Cigarettes Linked to Poor Sleep
Use of cigarettes or e-cigarettes was linked with more sleep difficulties in a recent Journal of Sleep Research study. The study included 1,664 college students, 41% of whom reported ever trying or currently using...
Read MoreGeorgetown Tobacco Control Expert Outlines Motivations of Altria-Juul Deal
The pending deal for Altria to purchase 35% of Juul Labs should serve as a “wake-up call” for the careful monitoring of competition in the nicotine delivery market, and for evaluating how regulations and policies...
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ALA to Host Lung Force Expo in Indianapolis
The American Lung Association will host its 2019 Lung Force Expo in Indianapolis on September 13, 2019.
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FDA: Cigarette Warnings to Use Colored Images
A proposed FDA rule would require cigarette packages and advertisements to carry health warnings with colored images.
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Lawmakers Grill Juul Over Marketing Targeted at Schoolchildren
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc funded a “holistic health education” camp as part of efforts to...
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Teen Vaping Helpline Available in Nine States
Teens under 18 are using e-cigarettes at an alarming rate but states are launching anti-vaping and anti-tobacco resources to help them quit.
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Vermont Levies a 92% Tax on E-cigarettes
The State of Vermont has imposed a 92% tax on e-cigarettes, which lawmakers say will curb youth consumption of vaping products.
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