Respiratory Organizations Warn Youth on Dangers of Novel Tobacco Products
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is calling out Big Tobacco for it's marketing practices aimed to recruit youth to new tobacco products.
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Respiratory Organizations Warn Youth on Dangers of Novel Tobacco Products
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is calling out Big Tobacco for it’s marketing practices aimed to recruit youth to new tobacco products.
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Thirdhand Smoke a Hidden Asthma Trigger in Kids
Exposure to thirdhand smoke is underestimated, according to a study of over 150 children that found 100% tested positive for low levels of cotinine—a biomarker of tobacco exposure.
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Historic Decline in Smoking Rates Driven by Young Adults
Cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, with the most dramatic declines coming in states with historically high smoking rates.
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Smoking + Vaping Carry Same Health Risks as Smoking Only
Dual-use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes is not an effective way to safeguard health and more evidence that tobacco use is harmful, researchers report.
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Best Practices for Cannabis/Cannabinoids Use in Chronic Pain Patients
As the use of cannabis for chronic pain increases, the American College of Physicians has published best practices for physicians when counseling patients.
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Smoking Cessation Study Targets Menthol Cigarettes
Researchers will test the best smoking cessation method for smokers of menthol cigarettes, which are the preferred type for nearly half of US smokers.
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How Cigars, Pipes, Smokeless Tobacco Harm the Heart
A large-scale study confirms that cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease.
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Tobacco Control Efforts Have Averted 3.8M Lung Cancer Deaths
ACS says 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and over 76 million years of life gained in the United States during 1970-2022 due to substantial reductions in smoking prevalence driven by tobacco control.
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Statins, Aspirin and Chest Muscle Loss in Smokers
A study of current and former smokers reveals positive and negative effects of common medications like statins and aspirin on chest muscle loss.
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Lower Cardiovascular Risks for Vapers with HIV Compared to Smokers with HIV
Vaping may have lower cardiovascular risks than cigarette smoking in patients with HIV, new JAHA research reports.
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Vaping Not an Effective Smoking Cessation Aid
Data from over 6,000 smokers found that smoking cessation was 4.1% lower among daily vapers and 5.3% lower among non-daily vapers compared to non-vapers.
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Menthol Cigarettes Increase Mortality Risk vs Non-Menthols
Black smokers of menthol cigarettes had an 88% higher risk of some heart diseases compared to those smoking non-menthol cigarettes.
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Smoking Tied to Cryptogenic Stroke in Younger Adults
Smokers had more than twice the risk of cryptogenic stroke, with the risk increasing to nearly seven times for heavy-smoking males.
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Dual Vape and Cigarette Users Often Revert Back to Only Smoking
People who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit smoking, with many reverting to cigarette use over time, raising concerns about dual use as a smoking cessation strategy.
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Santa Cruz County Bans Cigarette Filters
The board of supervisors of Santa Cruz County, Calif, finalized its approval of a ban on the sale of filtered cigarettes and cigars.
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Youth Tobacco Use Drops to 25-Year Low
Tobacco use among middle and high school students in the US has reached its lowest level in 25 years, though disparities persist.
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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.
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Tobacco Content on Streaming Platforms Disproportionately Affects Vulnerable Populations
A study found that tobacco exposure on streaming platforms is highest among certain racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
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New WHO Summary Highlights Impact of Tobacco on Asthma Health
WHO releases a new knowledge summary highlighting the effects of tobacco use on asthma development and management.
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WHO Releases First Global Tobacco Cessation Guidelines
The new guidelines recommend a combination of behavioral support, digital cessation tools, and pharmacological treatments to aid tobacco cessation in adults.
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Increasing Varenicline Doses Yielded Greater Quit Rates
Smokers were more likely to quit on their second attempt if doses of the smoking cessation drug varenicline (Chantix) were increased, a JAMA study revealed.
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Former Smokers Who Vape at Greater Risk of Lung Cancer
Former cigarette smokers who use e-cigarettes or vaping devices may be at higher risk for lung cancer than those who don’t vape, according to research presented at ATS 2024.
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UK Youth Cigarette Ban Passes First Vote
The United Kingdom’s proposed bill to outlaw the sale of cigarettes to any citizen born after 2008 passed its first vote in the British Parliament on April 16th.
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FDA Launches Searchable Tobacco Products Database
The database, aiming to support legal compliance, lists tobacco products—including e-cigarettes—that may be legally marketed.
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