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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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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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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One-Third of US Adults Say Marijuana Improves Sleep Quality
New AASM survey data shows men and younger adults are most likely to report better sleep with marijuana use.
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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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Micro Direct’s CO Check Pro Carbon Monoxide Breath Monitor
The CO Check Pro is designed for use in both smoking cessation programs and emergency healthcare settings for the detection of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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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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Teen Vaping Curbed by Public Health, EVALI News Reporting
2019 was a turning point in youth vaping, as aggressive public health campaigns and extensive news coverage of e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) effectively curbed teen use.
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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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Flavored Tobacco Bans Linked to Reduced Youth Vaping Rates
A study of 2.8 million California students indicates that local sales restrictions on flavored products decrease e-cigarette use without shifting adolescents to traditional cigarettes.
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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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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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Positive Data for Inhaled Nicotine Replacement Therapy
A Phase 1 clinical trial of Qnovia’s RespiRx handheld inhalable nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) revealed cigarette-comparable nicotine delivery with favorable safety profile.
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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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Can CBD Alternatives Reduce Marijuana Smoking?
Researchers want to know whether cannabidiol (CBD) can help people with cannabis use disorder reduce marijuana smoking or quit use entirely.
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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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Indoor Tanning Is ‘Smoking for the Skin’
Researchers say use of indoor tanning beds is a modifiable and preventable lifestyle risk factor for skin cancer, similar to tobacco smoking for lung cancer.
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