Herbal Cigarettes May Be More Harmful Than Tobacco
A study shows that tobacco-free "herbal" cigarettes produce high levels of fine particles and molecules that can damage lung tissue.
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Herbal Cigarettes May Be More Harmful Than Tobacco
A study shows that tobacco-free “herbal” cigarettes produce high levels of fine particles and molecules that can damage lung tissue.
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GLP-1s Tied to Lower Risk of Substance Use Disorders
A study of 142,000 patients suggests GLP-1 medications may influence brain pathways involved in cravings for nicotine, opioids, and alcohol.
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World No Tobacco Day: Ban Cigarette Filters to Reduce Waste
On World No Tobacco Day, Lung Health Organizations urge countries to regulate tobacco product waste tied to plastic pollution and lung disease.
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Smoking Cessation Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
Smoking cessation improves long-term brain health, provided individuals maintain a stable weight following the transition.
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Rural vs Urban Teen Smoking
Socioeconomic disadvantage in rural neighborhoods increases the likelihood of adolescent cigarette use, highlighting a distinct rural-urban divide in healthcare outcomes.
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Older Adults Turning to Cannabis Edibles
New research finds that people over age 60 use cannabis primarily to manage pain and sleep, often relying on word of mouth over medical advice.
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Teens: Cannabis Less Harmful Than Vapes, Alcohol
A study of more than 175,000 students found that teens consistently perceive cannabis as lower risk than nicotine products and alcohol, with perceived harm declining as students age.
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E-cigarette Taxes Reduced Vaping Rates Without Increasing Adult Smoking
Higher prices for vaping products effectively reduced use without driving adults toward traditional cigarettes.
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Prenatal Cigarette Exposure Increases Adult Metabolic Disease Risk
New research suggests that cigarette exposure in the womb combined with a high-fat diet in adulthood may lead to worse metabolic health markers.
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Could a Ban on Disposable Vapes Lead to More Cigarette Smoking?
A 2025 ban on disposable vapes in the United Kingdom may be pushing some users to smoke cigarettes instead, according to a youth survey.
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Smoking Associated with Lower Parkinson’s Risk
Currently smoking is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of death.
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WHO: 37% of Cancer Cases Preventable
WHO examines 30 preventable causes of cancer, including tobacco, alcohol, high BMI, air pollution, UV radiation and cancer-causing infections.
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‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report Calls Out Prevention Cuts
The American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of Tobacco Control” Report says cuts to federal tobacco prevention efforts put lives at risk.
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School-based Anti-tobacco Program Reduced Youth Smoking, Vaping
Statewide study finds students in funded schools were significantly less likely to smoke or vape than counterparts in schools without funding.
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Young Adults Mix Cannabis with Nicotine, Tobacco
Simultaneous use of cannabis with nicotine and tobacco products is common, especially among young adults who vape.
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Teen Drug Use Remains Low
Abstention from drug use remains at an historic high for teens, according to an annual survey of US adolescents.
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Confusion Over Nicotine’s Addictiveness
Rutgers Health research confirms confusion about the different mechanisms that make nicotine and tobacco addictive.
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Cardiovascular Risk Drops After Quitting Smoking
Cigarette smoking increased cardiovascular risks at 2-5 cigarettes daily, but cessation rapidly lowered risk within ten years, overall.
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Lung Screenings Based on Smoking Duration May Reduce Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Detection
Smoking duration–based criteria may offer a viable alternative to pack-year based screening.
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Smoking Fewer Cigarettes Does Not Eliminate CV Risks
Smoking fewer cigarettes does not eliminate cardiovascular disease risk—quitting entirely is the most effective strategy for improving health.
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Even Low-intensity Smoking Increases CV, Mortality Risks
Smoking just 2-5 cigarettes per day was associated with a 50% higher risk of heart failure and a 60% higher risk of death from any cause, compared to never smoking.
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US Tobacco Atlas Now Available
The inaugural US Tobacco Atlas reveals that cigarette smoking in American adults has dropped from 42% in 1965 to 11% in 2023.
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Young Adults Using Cannabis as a Sleep Aid
Eighteen percent of young adults aged 19-30 years old used cannabis for sleep, with higher use reported among women.
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Adults May Age Faster if Father Smoked During Puberty
Researchers found signs of faster biological aging, compared to chronological age, in people whose fathers began smoking at age 15 or younger.
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