European Respiratory Society Calls for Tobacco End Game
The ERS is urging European countries to adopt "tobacco endgame" policies to permanently reduce tobacco use and end the epidemic.
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European Respiratory Society Calls for Tobacco End Game
The ERS is urging European countries to adopt “tobacco endgame” policies to permanently reduce tobacco use and end the epidemic.
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Teen Nicotine Use Linked to Increased Mental Health Issues
Nicotine exposure, including from e-cigarettes and pouches, may heighten the risk of anxiety and depression in teens, particularly in girls.
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How Big Tobacco Helped Derail a Menthol Cigarette Ban
Ninety-seven percent of the 246,000+ public comments sent to the FDA before it withdrew a proposed menthol cigarette ban were non-unique form letters, and half traced back to Big Tobacco.
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Exercise Improves Smoking Cessation Success Rates
New research shows physical activity reduces cravings and daily cigarette use, offering a low-cost tool for respiratory health.
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Veterinarians Could Help Pet Owners Quit Smoking
Veterinarians discussing the risks of secondhand smoke to animals could serve as a motivator for human smoking cessation.
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Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Did Not Increase Smoking Frequency
A systematic review of 17 clinical trials found that smokers did not inhale more or smoke more cigarettes when using low-nicotine products.
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Vaping or Smoking Reduced Fitness in Young People by 15%
Young people who vape or smoke experience reduced breathing efficiency and blood vessel functionality compared to non-users.
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National Youth Tobacco Survey Reveals Youth Tobacco Use Reaches Historic Lows
Data from 2022 to 2025 indicate that current tobacco use, including e-cigarettes and cigarettes, has decreased among US middle and high school students.
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30-Year Study Tracks Growing Support for Public Smoking Restrictions
Researchers at UC San Diego developed a new scale to measure how social norms around cigarette...
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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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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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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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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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Vapes Now Top Nicotine Threat for Children Under Five
A study of over 92,000 incidents shows a 243% surge in e-cigarette exposures among toddlers, often involving direct inhalation from devices.
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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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‘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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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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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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Earlier Spirometry Could ID Smokers’ COPD Risks
Spirometry has been shown to help predict risks of COPD and airway obstruction but it is not routinely performed in younger people.
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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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