AHA Calls for Policies to Curb Use of Oral Nicotine Products
An American Heart Association policy statement reviews the health implications of the newest oral smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches.
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AHA Calls for Policies to Curb Use of Oral Nicotine Products
An American Heart Association policy statement reviews the health implications of the newest oral smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches.
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California Reports Potential Bird Flu in Child with No Known Animal Contacts
The California Department of Health has reported a possible bird flu case in a child with no known contact with an infected animal.
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The 2024 State of Lung Cancer Report Reveals Progress
American Lung Association’s ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report reveals stark differences in survival, screening and treatment across states.
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Minimally-Invasive Blood Collection May Improve Public Health
Minimally-invasive blood collection devices could increase the participation of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in public health studies and clinical research.
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CDC Revises COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines
The US CDC has revised its previous COVID-19 isolation guidelines, removing a recommendation for five days of self-isolation for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
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Which State Vapes the Most?
An analysis of CDC data published by Forbes Advisor outlined the vaping characteristics of all 50 states, including a list of which states have the most e-cigarette use.
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CDC Issues Measles Alert After 23 Cases Reported in US
The CDC has issued a public health notice to “stay alert” to the threat of measles after clusters of the disease have been found across the United States.
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PAHO Report on Respiratory Virus Circulation
News Brief: Pan American Health Organization The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week...
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Over 20 High Schoolers Died Weekly from Overdoses in 2022
An average of 22 adolescents age 14 to 18 years old died in the US each week in 2022 from drug overdoses, driven by fentanyl in counterfeit pills.
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Each US Hospital Admitted 45 COVID Patients per Day at Pandemic Peak
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2,901 distinct hospitals reported an average of 45.7 COVID-19 patients per day.
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RSV Monoclonal Antibody in Short Supply
Sanofi issued an advisory to notify healthcare providers and consumers of a “unprecedented” and “higher than anticipated” demand for its recently-approved RSV monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus).
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E-cigarettes Impact Brain Blood Flow, Increasing Stroke Risk
There is new evidence that bolsters a possible link between e-cigarette use and increased risk of stroke, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.Â
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CDC to Provide Free COVID Vaccines to Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
The CDCÂ Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 vaccines will allow uninsured or underinsured adults to receive free COVID shots in Fall 2023.
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Air Pollution from Oil and Gas Production Tied to $77B in Healthcare Costs Annually
Nitrogen oxide, PM2.5Â and ozone from US oil and gas production contributed to 7,500 excess deaths, 410,000 asthma attacks, and 2,200 new cases of childhood asthma across the US in 2016.
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E-Cigarette Use Up Sharply Among Younger Adults
American Cancer Society researchers found e-cigarette use has increased year-on-year from 2019 to 2021 among younger adults ages 18 to 29—and primarily among those who never smoked cigarettes.
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New Arcturus Variant May Spark ‘Summer Surge,’ Epidemiologist Says
As of April 15, the Arcturus variant, officially named XBB.1.6, comprised 7.2% of all US COVID cases, an increase from 3.9% a week prior.
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Zero Emission Vehicles Led to Reduced Air Pollution, Fewer Asthma Emergencies
As adoption of zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) increased within a given zip code, local air pollution levels and asthma-related emergency room visits dropped, according to new research from USC’s Keck School of Medicine.
Read MoreLow COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Affecting Flu Vaccinations
Adult flu vaccination rates have declined in states with low rates of COVID-19 vaccination, which may suggest declining trust in public health.
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Graphic Warning Labels Led Smokers to Hide Cigarette Packs
Smokers in the United States who received cigarette packs with graphic warning labels hid their packs 38% more often, but stopped hiding their cigarettes when they returned to regular packs without the graphic warning labels.
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1 Million Youth Became Daily Tobacco Users
More than 1 million United States youth aged 14 to 17 years old in 2017 became new daily tobacco product users within two years, with more than 75% vaping e-cigarettes daily, according to a study published online in Pediatrics.
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Researchers Warn Over Popularity of Puff Bar
American Cancer Society scientists are raising red flags over the growing popularity of Puff Bar vaping devices, which have overtaken Juul as the most preferred vaping product among youth.
Read MoreHistorical ‘Redlining’ and COVID-19
One of the legacies of “redlining” may be higher incidence and mortality rates of COVID-19 affecting the largely minority and poor residents of these neighborhoods, according to research presented at ATS 2022....
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Millennial Lung Study to Young Adults’ Pulmonary Health
The American Lung Association millennial lung study will track 4,000 young adults (aged 25-35) at the age of peak lung health for five years to evaluate how their environment, lifestyle, and physical activity habits affect respiratory health.
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FDA to End Sale of Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
The US FDA has proposed to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in cigars.
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