Ex-smokers may have fewer and less severe hot flashes during menopause than women who continue to smoke, a small study…
Read More
In twist, scientists join tobacco companies to fight cancer
WASHINGTON – Scientists who have devoted years developing medicines to cure disease are now working for tobacco companies to make…
Read More
Cigarette warnings on packages work better with pictures
Gruesome photographs on cigarette packages may deliver more effective anti-smoking messages than words, a new analysis finds. Researchers reviewed previous…
Read More
Lab tests imply formaldehyde risk in some e-cigarette vapor
Using certain electronic cigarettes at high temperature settings could potentially release more formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical, than smoking traditional cigarettes…
Read More
Teens may think light smoking is safe
Many teens wrongly think light or occasional smoking isn’t bad for them, according to an analysis of a nationwide youth…
Read More
Teen hookah and snus users more likely to move on to cigarettes
Kids who smoke hookah or use snus are more likely to move on to cigarettes, according to a new study.…
Read More
Cigarettes kicked out of school in China
China has banned smoking in schools, state media reported on Wednesday, the latest step in a government drive to kick…
Read More
E-cigarette researchers count puffs, scour Facebook to assess risks
One team of researchers assessing the risks of electronic cigarettes is counting the puffs taken by volunteer “vapers.” Another will…
Read More