Articles tagged with Tobacco
Researchers analyzed 30 years of cardiovascular mortality data from the US and UK, finding that lead exposure contributes more to CVD death risks in the US. The study also revealed a steady decline in cardiovascular deaths associated with all environmental factors in both countries.
Two NIH-funded studies show long-term e-cigarette use can impair blood vessel function, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease. The findings also suggest combining e-cigs with tobacco may increase health risks compared to using them individually.
A new study by Syracuse University researchers found that more conservative state policies were associated with higher mortality rates among US workers. The study suggests that liberalizing policies on gun safety, labor, and tobacco taxes could lower mortality rates.
Two studies found that cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vapor have similar cardiovascular effects due to airway irritation. This irritation can lead to vascular damage and impaired blood vessel function. The research suggests that dual product use may be worse than single product use, highlighting the need for stricter regulations.
A study by University of Louisville researchers found that exposure to e-cigarette aerosols can cause heart arrhythmias in animal models, promoting arrhythmias and cardiac electrical dysfunction. The study suggests that certain flavors or solvent vehicles in e-liquids may disrupt the heart's electrical conduction and provoke arrhythmias.
Research reveals that pregnant smokers decrease their daily cigarette count by an average of one cigarette per day before realizing they are pregnant. This trend continues in the month following pregnancy recognition, with a decline from nine to five cigarettes per day on average.
A study found that nicotine from a single cigarette reduces estrogen production in women's brains, which may explain their greater resistance to quitting smoking. The effect was observed in the thalamus, part of the limbic system involved in behavioral responses.
A randomized study with over 1,500 US teens found that Real Cost ads lowered openness to vaping and cigarette smoking. Researchers discovered similar effectiveness for 'health harms' versus 'addiction' themed ads.
A proposed U.S. menthol ban could significantly reduce plastic pollution and toxic chemical leaching into soil and water supplies. The ban is estimated to cut littering by 3.8 billion cigarette butts annually, saving approximately 1.7 million pounds of waste.
A study finds that menthol cigarettes are used by nearly two out of five adult smokers, with Black smokers using them at an alarming rate. The CDC is considering banning menthol-flavored cigarettes due to concerns over their impact on public health, particularly among young people and marginalized groups.
The FDA's warning letters issued in 2020 and 2021 revealed that the regulator is failing to target leading tobacco companies and products most popular among young people. Over 90% of warnings were sent to small online retailers, while flavoured refillable e-cigarette liquids accounted for over 90% of the products cited.
A UC Riverside-led study found that acute THS exposure initiates mechanisms of inflammatory skin disease and elevates urinary biomarkers of oxidative harm. The researchers discovered elevated molecular biomarkers in blood associated with early-stage activation of contact dermatitis, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.
A Rutgers study found that over 40% of store visits in New Jersey resulted in underage buyers successfully purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco products. The strongest predictor of an underage sale was failing to card, with independent stores and gas kiosks showing lower rates of age verification.
A new European study confirms that banning menthol cigarettes leads to increased smoking cessation rates, with 26.1% of menthol smokers quitting compared to 14.1% of non-menthol smokers. The study also finds that a proposed US ban on menthol cigarettes could lead to over 1.3 million quitters.
Researchers discovered a pattern of DNA mutations that links bladder cancer to tobacco smoking using a powerful new machine learning tool. The tool identified four mutational signatures, including one tied to tobacco smoking, which could lead to more customized treatments for patients with specific cancers.
A recent study found that former smokers who stick to a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of dying from all causes, including cancer and heart and lung diseases. The study analyzed data from over 159,000 former smokers and found that maintaining a healthy lifestyle was associated with a 27% reduction in the risk of death.
A new study reveals that smoking is the main cause of preventable cancer and death in England, with socio-economic disparities in cancer incidence attributed to smoking prevalence. If everyone had the same smoking prevalence as the least deprived quintile, over 5,000 cases per year could have been prevented.
A mobile app will be developed to record cigarette smoke exposure and other air pollutants in everyday locations, engaging Black and American Indian youth as Citizen Scientists. The study aims to enhance youth engagement in healthy environments and local clean-air policies.
Two UC Riverside-led studies found 30% of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders diagnosed with COVID-19 and nearly 1 in 5 reported a close family member's death due to the virus. The research also highlighted high levels of substance use, depression, anxiety, and unmet treatment need among NH/PIs during COVID-19.
Researchers found that children are more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to second-hand smoke as a child. The study also shows that the risk is higher for children whose fathers smoked themselves. Epigenetic changes may be responsible for passing on this increased risk through generations.
A new study by San Diego State University analyzed 332,277 TripAdvisor guest reviews and found that designated smoking and non-smoking rooms are insufficient for protecting guests from thirdhand smoke. Hotels that adopted 100% smoke-free policies had significantly fewer complaints related to tobacco pollution.
A recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal found that children are more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to second-hand smoke as a child. The risk is even higher if the father went on to become a smoker himself. The researchers suggest that smoking can damage health not only for smokers and their c...
A study by Rutgers researchers found that rural Americans have a higher smoking prevalence and a harder time quitting than urban residents. The odds of quitting were 75% lower in rural areas compared to urban areas between 2010 and 2020.
A new UCL-led study found that most British adults support stricter tobacco regulations, including banning sales near schools and raising the legal age to 21. The survey of over 1,700 adults in England and Scotland showed strong majority support for these policies.
A recent study found that Danish smokers reduced their tobacco consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular smokers bought 20% fewer cigarettes per week, while the number of quitters increased by 10%. The study suggests that the immediate consequences of smoking made during the pandemic led to a decline in cigarette purchases.
A Rutgers University study reveals that nearly 40% of medical marijuana users also use nicotine products, sharply higher than the general population. The study found that therapeutic cannabis users who also used electronic cigarettes or didn't use nicotine at all were more likely to vape cannabis.
A new study found dramatic differences in vaping prevalence across racial and sexual orientation groups. Black girls who identify as lesbian were more likely to vape than their heterosexual counterparts, while white girls who identify as lesbian were at lower risk. The findings suggest targeted e-cigarette marketing may contribute to t...
Past-year marijuana use reached its highest level since 1988, with past-month use also increasing. Hallucinogen use surged to an all-time high, while nicotine vaping prevalence nearly tripled among young adults in 2021.
A pilot vape shop voucher scheme helped 42% of entrenched smokers quit smoking within four weeks, according to a new study. The scheme, which targeted vulnerable and disadvantaged smokers, saw improved results compared to other forms of smoking cessation support.
Researchers at the University of Florida found that certain compounds in coffee can directly affect high-sensitivity nicotine receptors in the brain, potentially reducing morning cravings. The study provides a good foundation for further research into nicotine withdrawal and its effects on the brain.
A study suggests that e-cigarettes can aid in reducing cigarette consumption without increasing nicotine dependence. At six months, participants who used e-cigarettes reported significant decreases in cigarette smoking and lower dependence on both e-cigarettes and cigarettes.
A new study by Berkeley Lab scientists reveals that thirdhand smoke can exceed health risk guidelines, putting whole households at risk. The study found that concentrations of toxic chemicals in indoor environments where cigarettes have been smoked can lead to exposure through inhalation, dust ingestion, and dermal absorption.
A new study led by Dr. Renee Goodwin found that adults who use cannabis daily perceive pack a day cigarette use as less harmful than non-users, highlighting the role of perception in predicting substance use. The study suggests that increased tobacco use may be one possibility of cannabis legalization.
Researchers mapped out the brain network responsible for nicotine's negative consequences, opening the door to interventions that boost aversive effects to help people quit smoking. The discovery suggests that manipulating this network could treat nicotine dependence by inducing an acute aversive effect.
A study by researchers at Keck School of Medicine found that flavored oral nicotine products, such as gum and gummies, are increasingly popular among US teens, with 3.4% having used them at least once and 1.7% in the past six months. The use of these products was more common among Hispanic teens, teen girls, and LGBTQ+ teens.
A new study at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that adults who use cannabis daily perceive pack a day cigarette use as less harmful than non-cannabis users. The study suggests that diminished risk perception may contribute to the observed increase in cannabis use among adults.
A new study found that COVID-19 health risks spurred more smokers to quit, with cigarette purchases declining by 20-30% and quitting rates increasing by 10 percentage points. The decline was sustained for at least a year and may lead to longer-term benefits on population health and life expectancy.
A study of 2,700 children in the Netherlands found a possible association between maternal smoking and suboptimal brain development among offspring. The research suggests that tobacco use during pregnancy may impact preadolescent brain development.
A recent study found that people who smoke or vape prior to hospitalization for COVID-19 are more likely to experience severe complications, including death. The study, which analyzed data from the American Heart Association's COVID-19 CVD Registry, also showed that young individuals are particularly at risk.
A recent study on adult e-cigarette use highlights the need for a more nuanced public health approach. While e-cigarettes pose risks, they also offer potential benefits for cessation of combustible cigarette smoking. Researchers suggest balancing concerns with evidence-based strategies to promote e-cigarette use as a tool for quitting.
A UC Riverside study reports that switching from combustible cigarettes to electronic cigarettes does not restore the nasal epithelium to that of a non-smoker. The researchers found alterations in gene expression profiles associated with cigarette smokers, indicating potential harm from prolonged EC use.
A survey study of over 12,000 high school students in Cleveland found substantial reductions in tobacco product use and decreased disparities across racial and ethnic groups. The findings support the potential of raising the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco to 21 to achieve equity.
A large-scale study analyzing 29 studies and 139,624 participants found that people who viewed tobacco content on social media are more likely to report using tobacco. The study also identified susceptible individuals who may be influenced by pro-tobacco content.
A new Mount Sinai study reveals that young Black adults are twice as likely to have atherosclerosis as their Hispanic counterparts. Researchers used comprehensive questionnaires and 3D vascular ultrasounds to determine cardiovascular risk scores, finding significant discrepancies between the groups.
Smoking traditional or non-combustible cigarettes while wearing a mask increases exhaled carbon monoxide levels and impairs blood vessel function by two-fold compared to no-mask periods. Non-smokers do not show significant changes in vascular markers.
A new study reveals that up to 10% of pre-teen children are curious about using substances, with boys more likely than girls to be interested. Parents' rules and home access play a significant role in shaping their children's curiosity, with Black parents being more likely to set rules against substance use.
Researchers found that progesterone levels can affect smoking cessation success in women. By timing a quit attempt during the low-to-high increase of progesterone, women may be able to achieve higher abstinence rates and reduce withdrawal symptoms.
A healthcare system model offering tobacco cessation treatment produced higher tobacco abstinence rates than referral to a state-based telephone quitline in the short term. After six months, both treatments yielded comparable quit rates.
Researchers at Ural Federal University found that zinnia and tobacco plants can survive and even flourish in copper-contaminated soil, suggesting a possible use for landscaping areas. The study showed that these plants adapt by accumulating copper in their roots and limiting its transport to other parts of the plant.
A new study found a significant increase in unprotected sex, drinking, smoking, and cannabis use among rejected minorities. Researchers discovered that social rejection is associated with a 9.1% rise in tobacco consumption and a 12.5% increase in cannabis use.
The American Heart Association warns that e-cigarette use in adolescents can lead to stunted lung development and altered cardiovascular systems, increasing the risk of heart disease over time. Long-term exposure to e-cigarette aerosols has been linked to increased blood pressure, impaired blood vessel function, and arterial stiffness.
Youth substance use declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, as teens had limited access to peers and substances due to stay-at-home orders. This reduced risk of substance use is attributed to increased social isolation from peers, which may have a negative impact on mental health.
A study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing found that paternal nicotine exposure can lead to addiction-like behaviors, cognitive deficits, and anxiety-like behaviors in male offspring. The effects were mediated by reduced expression of Satb2, a transcription factor, in the hippocampus.
A Rutgers study found that sales of cigars labeled as 'natural' increased at a faster pace than those without the label from 2017 to 2021. This trend is concerning as it suggests that consumers are perceiving these products differently due to the 'natural' descriptor.
A new study found that perceptions of e-cigarettes as more harmful than cigarettes increased, while those perceiving them as less harmful decreased, leading to sharp changes in tobacco use behaviors during the EVALI epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic.
A long-term study found that cigarette smoking significantly increases the risk of developing both reduced ejection fraction and preserved ejection fraction heart failure. Former smokers retained a higher risk of heart failure for decades after quitting, with the risk decreasing only after 30 years without smoking.
The proposed ban on menthol cigarettes aims to address health inequities in the Black community. The Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies has found a strong link between menthol use and higher smoking rates among young people and reduced success in quitting.
African Americans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to experience flare-ups due to inadequate sleep, which may boost their risk by up to 95%. The study, published on June 6, 2022, suggests that poor sleep quality may partially explain why African American patients tend to fare worse than white patients. ...
Researchers found that tobacco hornworms can convert two plant defense substances, chlorogenic acid and HGL-DTGs, into less effective forms after ingestion. Plants adapt to their environment by selectively producing essential compounds and suppressing others, potentially avoiding mutual detoxification.
A nationally representative study found that menthol cigarettes increase frequency of smoking among US youth, leading to higher nicotine dependence. The study suggests a strong case for the FDA's proposed ban on menthol flavoring in cigarettes to protect young smokers.