E-Cigs And Mental Health: Teens With Better Mental Health Choose Electronic...
December 24, 2015 Study shows that teens using e cigarettes may have moderate to high behavioral and mental health, a group that is typically at a low risk level for smoking. These teens might not...
View ArticleUS Sen. Ed Markey, Others Call on Federal Trade Commission to Investigate...
December 24, 2015 U.S. Senator Edward Markey, D-Mass., and other congressional lawmakers recently asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate liquid nicotine retailers for unfair or deceptive...
View ArticleIt Takes a UC Village: Smoking Cessation Push Goes High Tech
December 28, 2015 The University of California has pioneered a program, called UC Quits, which combines tobacco cessation counseling with analysis of the electronic health records of patients who get...
View ArticleSanta Fe Natural Tobacco Sued Over Allegedly Misrepresenting Products
December 28, 2015 A Minnesota man has filed a class action lawsuit against the New Mexico-based Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, claiming that the company uses the word ‘natural’ to imply – falsely...
View ArticleInfants whose mothers smoke have increased exposure to third hand smoke in NICU
December 29, 2015 According to recent research, thirdhand smoke affects infants in the neonatal intensive care unit and is present on incubators, cribs and other furniture due to surface nicotine...
View ArticlePlain packaging effective in reducing misperceptions of tobacco products...
December 29, 2015 New study finds that plain packaging successfully reduces misperceptions of “healthier” tobacco brands among Aboriginal peoples in Australia and Torres Strait islanders....
View ArticleCell Harm Seen in Lab Tests of E-cigarettes
December 30, 2015 New study adds to the evidence that e cigarettes are not as safe as their marketing makes them appear: e-cigarette vapor – with and without nicotine – was shown to cause DNA damage...
View ArticleMarines Will Comply With Hawaii Law Raising Smoking Age to 21
December 30, 2015 Marine Corps and Navy personnel and dependents, as well as family members, guests, and base residents, will be expected to comply with the new smoking age laws in Hawaii. Stores in...
View ArticleSmoking in Cars With Children Ban Spreading in United States
December 30, 2015 Last October, England made a law banning anyone from smoking in a car when children are present. Now, similar laws are starting to be passed across the United States. If a new bill...
View ArticleExtinguishing Thirdhand Smoke
December 30, 2015 Thirdhand smoke, the residue of cigarette smoke that accumulates in the surrounding environment over time, presents an under-recognized danger to human health and, according to a...
View ArticleA Pharmacy Chain Drops Tobacco Sales, but Low-income Neighborhoods see No...
September 28. While ending pharmacy sales of tobacco is commendable, it appears this may not impact racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the density of neighborhood tobacco retailers. Read...
View ArticleWould California’s Proposed Tobacco Tax Hike Reduce Smoking?
September 29. Hit them in the wallet – California’s tax increase may help encourage some smokers to quit Read More Here.
View ArticleA Hidden Epidemic — Among Smokers With Mental Illness
September 30. In the great push to decrease cigarette smoking, one group has been left behind: Persons with mental illness and substance use disorders smoke at higher rates – and die 10-15 years...
View ArticleSmoking Bans May Keep Young Men From Heavy Smoking
October 3. Smoking bans reduce smoking rates and prevent “light smokers” from advancing to “heavy smokers”, new study finds. Read More Here.
View ArticleRegional Figures Can Help Health Officials Tailor Prevention Programs
October 4. CDC survey reveals great county level variation in smoking patterns, which can help better target tobacco prevention and intervention campaigns. Read More Here.
View ArticlePediatricians, American Cancer Society Take FDA To Court Over Delayed Graphic...
October 5. A coalition of doctors, public health advocates, and anti-smoking groups have filed a lawsuit against the government over delays in promised graphic warnings on cigarette packaging. In the...
View ArticleThis is What Can Happen if an e-Cigarette Blows Up While You’re Using It
October 6. The call has gone out for greater regulation and design changes to improve the safety of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. They can overheat and explode, causing serious injuries...
View ArticleUsing Technology for Health: Can Video Games Prevent Smoking?
October 7. Video games may be a powerful tool to communicate and promote health messages – including tobacco prevention – to younger people. Read More Here.
View ArticleA Talk with a Nurse can Persuade Hospital Patients to Quit Smoking
October 10. Recently-hospitalized patients were more likely to quit smoking when they received coaching and cessation medications from nurses and other staff while in the hospital. Read More Here.
View ArticleLGBT History Month: Why are Smoking Rates Higher in LGBT Communities?
October 11. Due to social stigma and tobacco companies’ predatory, targeted marketing practices, the LGBT community is particularly vulnerable to tobacco use. Read More Here.
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