News articles tagged with 'cigarette'
Lung cancer study finds mentholated cigarettes no more harmful than regular cigarettes
— 28 Mar 2011 16:42 | HealthSmokers of mentholated cigarettes are no more likely to develop lung cancer than other smokers, according to a new, very large, prospective study of black and white smokers published…
Prevalence of heavy smokers in US decreases
— 16 Mar 2011 13:18 | HealthFrom 1965 to 2007, the population prevalence of persons who smoked 20 or more cigarettes per day declined significantly, and there was also a decrease in the prevalence of smoking 10…
Tobacco smoking impacts teens' brains, UCLA study shows
— 3 Mar 2011 12:56 | HealthTobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the U.S., with more than 400,000 deaths each year attributable to smoking or its consequences. And yet teens…
Cigarette smoking associated with increased risk of developing ALS
— 15 Feb 2011 16:39 | HealthCigarette smoking may be associated with an increased risk of developing the muscle-wasting disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a report in the February issue…
Electronic cigarettes hold promise as aid to quitting
— 9 Feb 2011 16:56 | HealthA study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers reports that electronic cigarettes are a promising tool to help smokers quit, producing six-month abstinence…
'A stark warning:' Smoking causes genetic damage within minutes after inhaling
— 16 Jan 2011 20:29 | HealthIn research described as 'a stark warning' to those tempted to start smoking, scientists are reporting that cigarette smoke begins to cause genetic damage within minutes - not years…
Brain imaging studies examine how anti-smoking medications may curb cravings
— 4 Jan 2011 22:23 | HealthThe smoking cessation medications bupropion and varenicline may both be associated with changes in the way the brain reacts to smoking cues, making it easier for patients to resist…
Quitting menthol cigarettes may be harder for some smokers
— 3 Jan 2011 20:08 | HealthMenthol cigarettes may be harder to quit, particularly for some teens and African-Americans, who have the highest menthol cigarette use, according to a study by a team of researchers…
Protein involved in cystic fibrosis also plays role in emphysema, chronic lung disease
— 3 Jan 2011 19:11 | HealthA team of Johns Hopkins Children's Centre researchers has discovered that a protein involved in cystic fibrosis (CF) also regulates inflammation and cell death in emphysema and may…
Ban electronic cigarettes until safety concerns are addressed, say researchers
— 7 Dec 2010 16:21 | HealthRegulatory authorities should consider banning electronic cigarettes until safety concerns have been addressed, concludes research published online in Tobacco Control…