News Feature Channel: Smoking

Young Adults in Pain Start Using Cannabis Earlier and Are More Likely to Mix It with Alcohol

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:35 EST

Young adults in pain start using cannabis earlier and are more likely to mix it with alcohol, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

ACS Study Finds Nearly Four Million Pre-Mature Lung Cancer Deaths in U.S. Averted and 76 Million Years of Lives Gained Due to Tobacco Control

American Cancer Society (ACS) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 EST

New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little 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. The study is published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

TIPSHEET: Counseling Experts Present Latest Research at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, March 27-29 in Orlando, Florida

American Counseling Association — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:30:33 EST

More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.

New Guidelines Expanded Access to Lung Cancer Screening, But Gaps Remain in Reaching Rural and Uninsured Populations

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 EST

Since 2021, when lung cancer screening guidelines began to include younger people and those with a lower smoking history, the number of screenings climbed, but significant gaps remain, especially among people with limited access to healthcare.

E-Cigarettes Linked to Lower Cardiac Risks Compared to Tobacco Cigarettes in People with HIV

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:00:00 EST

Electronic cigarettes use may pose lower cardiovascular risks in people living with HIV compared to tobacco cigarette use, new UCLA-led research shows. The study, published in JAHA, uses a novel laboratory model to examine the early stages of atherogenesis--the buildup of fats and cholesterol in the arteries.

How Using Cigars, Pipes, or Smokeless Tobacco Can Harm Your Heart

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:10:53 EST

While cigarette smoking rates have plummeted from nearly 50% of adults in the 1960s to just under 12% in 2022, people use other tobacco products at about the same rate as they always have.

Smoke and Fire: FSU Scientists Investigate Atmospheric Interactions in Wildfires with National Science Foundation Funding

Florida State University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:30:24 EST

Florida State University researchers will use new funding from the National Science Foundation to investigate mechanisms that drive wildfire spread.

Tobacco Industry Targeting Africa's Youth as New Market, Warns UP Expert

University of Pretoria — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:10:30 EST

The tobacco industry has set its sights on Africa, exploiting regulatory loopholes and targeting a rapidly growing youth population with new nicotine products.

Study: Vaping Does Not Help U.S. Tobacco Smokers Quit

University of California San Diego — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:00:42 EST

A new study from UC San Diego researchers settles a longstanding question: Does vaping help you quit? According to their results, the answer is no.

Why Vaping Is Bad for Your Heart

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:25:07 EST

Cigarette smokers are more likely to die from heart disease than lung cancer. Here, a physician explains how vaping affects the cardiovascular system and your overall health.

Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Younger Adults: One Woman's Journey during Pregnancy

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:50:43 EST

Colorectal cancer incidence rates continue to rise in those under age 50 -- a trend that underscores the need for increased awareness and early detection. During this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, experts from Hackensack Meridian Health are available to discuss this trend, along with a patient diagnosed with CRC at age 37 while pregnant.

Ever Smoked? Why Vascular Experts Say You Need a Screening Test

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:30:01 EST

Current and former smokers are significantly more likely to develop an aortic aneurysm than nonsmokers. An Ultrasound or CT scan can help spot an aortic aneurysm before it ruptures

Is Smoking Tied to Unexplained Stroke in Younger Adults?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:00:00 EST

Smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to some unexplained strokes in younger adults, mainly in male individuals and in people ages 45 to 49, according to a study published in the February 19, 2025, online issue of Neurology(r) Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Researchers Look for the Best Ways to Help People with HIV Quit Smoking

University of Chicago Medical Center — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:25:53 EST

Combining bupropion medication and a behavioral counseling program dramatically increased quit rates among people living with HIV who smoked.

New ACS Study Finds Menthol Flavored Cigarette Smoking Increases Mortality Risk vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes

American Cancer Society (ACS) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 EST

In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society, researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol cigarettes were higher than non-menthol cigarettes for death from any cause and cardiovascular diseases, especially heart diseases. Higher risks were evident in individuals who had quit smoking and at high smoking intensities.

Overcoming Nicotine Withdrawal: Clues Found in Neural Mechanisms of the Brain

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:10 EST

he research team led by Dr. Heh-In Im at the Center for Brain Disorders of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has identified a novel brain region and neural mechanism involved in regulating nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

New Study: Anti-Smoking Chatbots Provide Sound Advice - Most of the Time

George Washington University — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:30:54 EST

A new study from the George Washington University examined AI-powered chatbot responses to smokers who asked for information about ways to kick the habit.

Cleveland Clinic Survey: Many Americans Unaware of Heart Health Risks, Skip Medication Doses

Cleveland Clinic — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:05:00 EST

Cleveland Clinic Survey: Many Americans Unaware of Heart Health Risks, Skip Medication Doses Approximately 40% of Americans do not recognize the dangers of alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and sleep deprivation

In New Jersey, Tobacco Sales to Underage Buyers Continue Despite Federal Legislation

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:10:53 EST

Rutgers researchers find nearly half of purchase attempts by people under 21 at tobacco retailers in the state resulted in a sale

Study Reveals High Rate of Underage Tobacco Sales

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:50:14 EST

A recent study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Rutgers University shows a high rate of underage tobacco sales despite federal legislation that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.