FDA Tightens Age Rules for Certain Tobacco Sales Restrictions
Starting Sept 30, tobacco retailers must verify the age of anyone under 30, while vending machine sales will be restricted to 21-and-older facilities.Â
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Estrogen May Accelerate Nicotine Dependence in Women
New findings indicate that estrogen induces specific proteins, influencing nicotine addiction and suggesting a gender-specific pathway to dependency.
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New Lung Cancer Screening Guideline Expands Eligibility
Nearly 5 million US adults who smoke and formerly smoked are now recommended for testing.
Vaping Tied to Bronchitis, Dyspnea Risk in Young Adults
Vaping is associated with respiratory symptoms including wheeze, bronchitic symptoms, and dyspnea in young adults, independent of combustible cannabis and cigarette exposures, according to research published online in Thorax.
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Many Long-term Smokers Have Lung Disease Not Captured by Current Definitions
A UC San Francisco-led study finds the current definition of chronic tobacco-related lung diseases leaves patients undiagnosed and untreated.
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FDA Cracks Down on Illegal Sales of Popular Disposable E-cigarettes
The US Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 30 retailers, including one distributor, for illegally selling unauthorized tobacco products.Â
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Canada to Require Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes
Canada will soon require that health warnings be printed directly on individual cigarettes, becoming the first country to take this approach.
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E-cigarettes: A Viable Option to Quit Smoking or a Controversial Alternative?
Nicotine e-cigarettes show potential in helping smokers quit, but health experts continue to caution against their use as smoking cessation aids.
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Smoking Rates Declined During COVID-19 Pandemic
Cigarette smoking prevalence in adults declined from 14% in 2019 to 12% in 2021, an estimated 5.7 million decline in the number of adults who currently smoke.
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Cannabis Researchers Receive $9.5M in California State Funding
UCLA has received six state grants from California totaling $9.5 million to support research on cannabis effects and the cannabis industry.
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Heated Tobacco Products Increase Risk of COVID-19 Infection and Severity
Researchers in Japan found users of heated tobacco products had significantly higher rates of COVID-19 compared to non-users and were more likely to require hospitalization or oxygen.
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FDA Grants Modified Risk Status to Smokeless Tobacco Product
While the FDA notes that no tobacco product is safe, the authorization allows this smokeless tobacco product to be sold with the claim that switching to it from cigarettes reduces the risk of lung cancer.
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Can CBD Help Cigarette Smokers Curb Cravings?
Researchers found that CBD slows the metabolism of nicotine, which could potentially delay a smoker’s craving for more.
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Vaping, Smoking May Increase Risks of Severe COVID-19, CV Complications
Vaping or smoking tobacco may predispose people to increased inflammation and future development of severe COVID-19, as well as lingering cardiovascular complications.
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Study Refutes Industry Claims That Ban on Menthol Cigarettes Leads to Increased Use of Illegal Smokes
Banning menthol cigarettes does not lead more smokers to purchase them from illicit sources, contradicting claims from the tobacco industry.
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