Articles tagged with Tobacco
A new study by UCSF researchers found that JUUL delivers significantly higher levels of nicotine to the bloodstream compared to previous-generation e-cigarettes and cigarettes. The study also revealed that JUUL impairs blood vessel function similarly to cigarette smoke, which can have severe cardiovascular consequences.
Four studies involving over 12,000 participants reveal a nuanced link between negative emotion and tobacco use. Sadness is reliably associated with current smoking and relapse rates, as well as impatience and puff volume.
A new literature review suggests that snus use is not a significant risk factor for several cancers and diseases. Imperial Brands calls for EU legalization of snus as a reduced-harm tobacco product.
The number of e-cigarette users who began vaping at age 14 or younger has more than tripled in the last five years, according to a University of Michigan study. This increase is alarming as early e-cigarette use is linked to later risk for cigarette smoking and nicotine exposure can confer particular risk.
The study found that the proportion of students reporting ever using marijuana in an e-cigarette increased from 11.1% to 14.7% between 2017 and 2018. This increase was seen among certain demographic groups, including males, females, adolescents, high-schoolers, non-Hispanic whites, and Hispanics.
A new longitudinal study found that e-cigarette use increases the risk of developing chronic lung diseases like asthma and bronchitis. Dual users of e-cigarettes and smoked tobacco are at an even higher risk of developing lung disease.
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that incentive-based smoking cessation programs can significantly reduce infant morbidity and mortality. The Baby & Me Tobacco Free program provided financial incentives to pregnant women, resulting in a 24-28% reduction in preterm birth and neonatal ICU admiss...
The Lancet Global Health study found that on average, countries implemented just over half of the 18 WHO-recommended policies to reduce chronic diseases. Implementation improved over time, but some countries lagged behind, including the USA. Democratic centre-left countries tended to implement more policies.
A study by Georgia State University found that 43% of US adults consider e-cigarettes to be as harmful as cigarettes, while 8% believe they are more harmful. The increase in perceived harm may reflect growing concerns about the teen vaping epidemic and the recent outbreak of vaping-related illnesses.
A previously healthy 17-year-old male was hospitalized with life-threatening bronchiolitis after a week of persistent cough. The case suggests a new form of damage from vaping products, similar to popcorn lung, and highlights the need for further research and regulation.
A two-year trial found that chronic smokers who transition to e-cigarettes demonstrated significant improvements in vascular health within four weeks. Women experienced greater gains by switching compared to men.
Scientists report that electronic cigarettes have adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels due to nicotine's impact on blood pressure and inflammation. The lack of standardised products makes it difficult to study the health effects of e-cigarettes, leading researchers to advise against their use.
A new USC study reveals that mint is the most popular flavor among U.S. teens who vape, contradicting previous studies that linked fruit flavors to teen vaping. The findings cast doubt on the effectiveness of JUUL's voluntary product removal and federal regulations aimed at reducing youth vaping.
A cohort simulation model found that Mexico's sugar-sweetened beverage tax will prevent 239,900 cases of obesity and save $6.88 in healthcare costs for every dollar spent on implementation. Doubling the tax would also bring benefits, including a gain of 92,100 quality-adjusted life-years.
A study published in PLOS Genetics found that heavy smoking causes faces to look older due to accelerated facial aging. Researchers also identified a higher risk of poor lung function and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among smokers.
A USC study found that teens who vape candy- or fruit-flavored e-cigarettes are more likely to stick with the habit and vape more heavily. The study suggests that regulations reducing youth exposure to flavored e-cigarettes may aid in preventing young people from becoming long-term e-cig users.
A new study found that enforcing restrictions on flavored tobacco products led to decreased teen use of both flavored and non-flavored tobacco. In contrast, a nearby community without such restrictions saw an increase in tobacco use among youth. The study suggests that flavor restriction policies can curb youth tobacco use in as little...
Filters are ineffective and contribute to global plastic pollution, with the largest part being non-biodegradable cellulose acetate. Experts recommend banning filtered cigarettes to reduce waste and strengthen ties between environment and health communities.
A nationwide study of over 38,400 participants found a link between using flavored tobacco products for the first time and subsequent continued use. The findings suggest that flavored tobacco products may pose a significant public health risk, particularly among young adults.
A study found that children exposed to snus during pregnancy had a systolic blood pressure 4.2 mmHg higher than those with no nicotine exposure, increasing the risk of higher blood pressure in adulthood. The researchers emphasized that tobacco products should be avoided during pregnancy.
Researchers will develop novel metrics to gauge the impact of tobacco ads on adolescent smoking and vaping rates. The grant aims to improve the selection of effective ads for youth tobacco prevention campaigns.
A recent study by UCSF researchers found hundreds of waste items from e-cigarettes, combustible tobacco products, and cannabis products at Bay Area high schools. The study highlights the environmental hazard posed by these products' toxic chemicals and heavy metals, which are contaminating school environments and surrounding areas.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology discovered that hybrid plant cells induce programmed cell death due to protein aggregate accumulation. The study used imaging tools and a chemical chaperone to halt the process, paving the way for genetic improvement techniques to enhance crop varieties' disease resistance a...
Researchers found that tobacco hawkmoths use a specific receptor, IR8a, to detect the smell of larval frass and avoid competing conspecifics. This allows them to select better oviposition sites for their offspring, increasing their survival rates.
A new study has found that e-cigarette smoke caused lung cancer and bladder issues in mice exposed to nicotine. The study, published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, found that 22.5% of mice developed lung adenocarcinomas after exposure to e-cig smoke with nicotine for 54 weeks.
A new study by University at Buffalo found that sexual minority women are more likely to smoke cigarettes when drinking alcohol compared to heterosexual women. Reciprocal patterns between alcohol and tobacco use were strongest among bisexual women, according to the research.
Scientists have successfully implanted an electronic device into tobacco plants, allowing them to deliver a stress hormone called ABA. This enables the plant to close its small pores and conserve water.
A comprehensive tobacco treatment program at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center resulted in an average of 45% smoking abstinence rates among participating cancer patients. This rate surpasses that of previous minimal interventions like quitlines, which averaged less than 20% abstinence rates.
A comprehensive tobacco treatment program in an oncologic setting significantly improves smoking cessation rates, affecting patient outcomes with cancer who smoke. Average seven-day abstinence rates reached 44% at the nine-month follow-up.
A study by UTHealth School of Public Health found that an innovative strategy called Teens Against Tobacco Use is a promising model in tobacco prevention. The program, which partners teachers with youth, led to significant reductions in tobacco susceptibility scores among students who received the presentation.
A study by the University of Bath found that tobacco companies have made attempts to circumvent UK plain packaging legislation, including product name changes and innovations in filter products.
A study found that only 4% of adolescents with nicotine use disorder received counseling, and 1.2% were prescribed medications to help them quit. Medical professionals are largely missing opportunities to intervene and prevent long-term health consequences of nicotine use disorder.
Researchers presented data on the oral microbiome and immunity affected by tobacco use, while highlighting the need for research on novel nicotine delivery systems. The conference aimed to promote cessation or deter initiation among current or potential tobacco users through the dissemination of scientific evidence.
A new study from Duke University Medical Center found that pulegone, contained in menthol and mint flavored e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products, exceeds safety levels with potential carcinogenic properties. The FDA does not regulate pulegone's presence in these products, despite being banned as a food additive.
Cancer patients who continue smoking after diagnosis have a higher mortality rate and increased risk for second cancer development. The IASLC Declaration recommends screening all cancer patients for tobacco use and advising on tobacco cessation.
Research funded by Cancer Research UK found that average monthly cigarette consumption fell by 24.4% based on survey data and 24.1% based on sales data between 2011 and 2018. The decline suggests that stricter tobacco laws and quitting smoking initiatives are working, with current smoking rates at 16% of English adults.
A US study found a significant increase in depression, cannabis use, and binge drinking among former smokers from 2005 to 2016. The findings suggest that these risk factors could threaten progress in reducing cigarette use.
A new study found that the prevalence of depression, cannabis use, and alcohol abuse among US former smokers increased from 2005 to 2016. The results show that former smokers are more likely to be male, married, and non-Hispanic white, with higher incomes and education levels.
A UCI study found that hookah waterpipe use poses health risks due to toxic chemicals, ultrafine particles, and carbon monoxide. The researchers discovered that even nicotine-free herbal mixtures produce high levels of toxic gases in mainstream smoke.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that pediatricians can significantly impact parents' ability to quit smoking. The 'CEASE' program, developed by Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, shows a 2% decline in smoking rate per year among all patients, not just those who try quitting. This intervention, implemented at family practice offices acr...
Researchers found that sticky glandular trichomes on tobacco leaves trap insects, which are then consumed by the spined stilt bug, a predator that protects the plant from pest infestation. This mutualistic relationship increases leaf yield and reduces plant damage without harming the tobacco plants.
A new Yale University study reveals that banning tobacco sales to people under age 21 significantly reduces smoking rates among 18- to 20-year-olds. The study found a 10% drop in smoking among these age group when local tobacco-21 laws are implemented, with effects expected to be even greater at the state level.
Research finds tobacco industry has bumped up prices for products beyond required tax changes, contradicting its claims that price rises fuel illicit tobacco trade. Industry-driven price increases were higher for cheaper 'roll your own' tobacco than expected.
A study found that raising the age of cigarette sales from 18 to 21 led to a 39% decrease in regular smoking among 18-20 year olds who had tried cigarettes. Peer smoking was a critical factor in this reduction, suggesting tobacco-21 laws may help curb youth smoking.
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital's Tobacco Research and Treatment Center shows that daily e-cigarette use helps US smokers quit regular cigarettes. Smokers who used e-cigarettes every day were more likely to quit combustible cigarettes within one year and stay quit for at least another year.
A new study finds that recreational marijuana legalization leads to a 8% increase in online searches for tobacco products, while searches for alcohol drop by 11%. However, the study also reveals that teenagers lose interest in cannabis after its legalization, contradicting common concerns about increased teen usage.
A new study published in The Plant Cell found that plant immune systems vary between species, contradicting previous assumptions based on Arabidopsis thaliana research. Researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing techniques to investigate the tobacco plant Nicotiana benthamiana's immune response.
Research from Duke Health suggests that new e-cigarette laws could have unintended consequences on existing users, leading them to smoke more traditional tobacco cigarettes. The study found that limiting flavors or customizability of e-cigarettes might cause some users to increase their use of traditional cigarettes.
A new study found that the tobacco industry's corrective statements reached only 40.6% of US adults and 50.5% of current smokers in 2018, highlighting the need for targeted advertising to reach key populations. The ads had lower exposure among certain ethnic and socioeconomic subgroups, including those with higher smoking rates.
Engineered tobacco plants can produce industrial enzymes and proteins at a third of current cost, with potential to reach $300 billion market. Researchers successfully raised non-native proteins in the field, defying conventional wisdom.
A study published in Tobacco Control found that only 1 in 6 accredited US colleges and universities were completely smoke or tobacco-free by 2017. This leaves a significant number of students, faculty, and staff exposed to secondhand smoke.
A study found that plant volatile organic compounds like linalool influence insect behavior in complex environments, with varying effects depending on the genetic background of the plants. The research suggests that context plays a crucial role in understanding chemical signals in nature.
A Penn study shows a Moonshot-funded program can increase cancer patients' engagement in tobacco cessation treatments from 0% to 36%. The program's success is attributed to institutional buy-in and continuous dialogue with clinicians, which informed the development of additional support services.
Research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting found that tobacco smokers have reduced neuroimmune function compared to nonsmokers. This impairment may contribute to compulsive drug use and cognitive dysfunction in smokers trying to quit.
A new study found that certain types of stores, such as tobacco shops and those with heavy advertising, are more likely to sell tobacco to young adults without checking their age. This has implications for Tobacco 21 enforcement, suggesting targeted outreach and monitoring may be beneficial.
Scott L. Tomar, a University of Florida professor, received the 2019 AADR Jack Hein Public Service Award for his efforts to understand and eliminate disparities in oral health and tobacco epidemiology. He has also made significant contributions to various reports on tobacco and public health, including those by the U.S. Surgeon General.
Research papers examine global cigarette consumption patterns and vaping among adolescents, emphasizing the importance of robust data reporting and effective tobacco control policies. Investments in low- and middle-income countries are crucial to combat industry attempts to delay public health policies.
A study found that UK reality TV shows frequently depict alcohol and tobacco use, promoting consumption among young people. The research estimated that 4.9 billion alcohol impressions were delivered to the UK population during the studied episodes.
African-American menthol smokers are 12% less likely to quit due to the role of menthol flavoring in nicotine reinforcement. Banning menthol from tobacco products could help shift power back to communities affected by tobacco marketing and industry influence.
A new USC study finds that exposure to cartoon-based advertisements for e-cigarettes may increase the likelihood of vaping among young adults. Cartoon images are being used by e-liquid companies and online vendors to market their products, and recognition of these images is associated with a greater potential for use.