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Researchers at UC San Diego are conducting a two-week series of tests on the world's largest outdoor shake table to assess a five-story building's resilience to earthquakes and fires. The tests aim to improve understanding of nonstructural systems' performance during earthquakes, with a focus on medical centers.
A team of researchers used mobile devices to collect data on nicotine addiction and found that successful quitters had a weaker association between their urge to smoke and their ability to quit. The study suggests that baseline nicotine dependence and negative emotional states influence people's urge to smoke while trying to quit.
A new study from the University of Cincinnati found that children exposed to high levels of secondhand smoke who also had allergic sensitizations during early childhood are at greater risk for decreased lung function. Lung function among girls was six times worse than in boys who were exposed to similar levels of both secondhand smoke ...
Scientists have discovered that immune cells circulating in the blood enter the lungs' large airways, triggering inflammation and oxidative stress. This breakthrough helps clarify how smoking causes severe respiratory damage and may lead to new treatments.
A new study reveals that children exposed to passive smoke have a nearly double risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood compared to non-exposed children. Childhood exposure was found to be a stronger risk factor for COPD and related symptoms than adult exposure.
A new study reveals that secondhand smoke results in graft rejection in transplant patients, with a specific enzyme's expression being key to the process. Researchers found that SHS suppressed an enzyme produced by innate immune cells, hindering long-term islet allograft survival.
Nicotine, a component of cigarette smoke, can change cell structure, leading to migration and invasion of smooth muscle cells that line blood vessels. This process contributes to the formation of fatty deposits known as plaque, the hallmark of heart and blood vessel disease.
A small qualitative study suggests extending the smoking ban outside bars could help curb 'social smoking' by removing cues that stimulate this behavior. Social smokers often have conflicted identities and manage their smoking through limiting where and when they smoke, rationalizing their behavior with drinking.
Forest fire smoke exposure poses significant respiratory health risks, particularly for those with pre-existing heart and lung conditions. Effective strategies to mitigate these impacts include establishing clean air shelters and using HEPA-filter air cleaners or air conditioners in homes.
A new study estimates that landscape fire smoke contributed to an average of 339,000 deaths per year between 1997 and 2006. Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia were disproportionately affected, with estimated annual averages of 157,000 and 110,000 deaths, respectively.
A study of four European countries with smoke-free legislation found that banning smoking in public places prompts smokers to ban smoking at home, contrary to the displacement hypothesis. The percentage of smokers implementing a home smoking ban increased significantly across all countries.
Research suggests that GLBT smokers face unique challenges in quitting, with a quarter uncomfortable approaching doctors for help. More than 70% of surveyed GLBT smokers have no plans to quit smoking.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified the specific immune response induced by cigarette smoke as the cause of emphysema. The study found that antigen-presenting cells and genes like interleukin-17 play a crucial role in the development of the disease.
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that occasional marijuana use is not associated with long-term loss of lung function. Marijuana smoke was shown to increase lung air flow rates and capacity, but only up to moderately high levels of use.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University discovered that losartan, a blood pressure medication, reduces lung disease caused by cigarette smoke exposure. The study suggests other TGF-beta targeted therapeutics might be viable candidates for COPD treatment.
Smokers who quit successfully experience noticeable improvements in quality of life, including higher scores on overall well-being and positive emotions. After three years, quitters also report fewer stressors and increased satisfaction with their lives.
A recent study published in Critical Care Medicine found that patients with severe smoke inhalation injuries experienced increased inflammation and spent more time on ventilators and in intensive care. The study also found that the severity of smoke-inhalation injury may play a role in the overall pulmonary inflammatory response.
Researchers found that partying, drinking, and work trigger smoking recall among college students, who tend to start smoking at the beginning of the semester and on weekends. The study suggests targeting interventions during these periods for maximum impact.
A recent Mayo Clinic study found that smoke-free workplaces significantly reduced the incidence of heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths in Olmsted County, Minn. residents. The study showed a 50% reduction in sudden cardiac death rates after a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance took effect.
Researchers discovered a one-third reduction in severe pneumonia among young children in homes equipped with smoke-reducing chimneys. Exposure to open fires and dirty cooking stoves increases respiratory infections, affecting billions worldwide.
Two new studies find a dramatic reduction in severe pneumonia diagnoses among children with smoke-reducing chimneys on their cookstoves. Exposure to woodsmoke during pregnancy also linked to poorer performance in IQ markers for school-aged children.
A recent study by George Mason University researcher Lisa Lindley found that bisexual women are at a higher risk of depression, stress, and alcohol abuse compared to their male counterparts. The research also showed that bisexual girls were more likely to be high-risk for these health issues during their teenage years.
New studies found that clean indoor air laws are associated with increased voluntary smokefree policies in the home, particularly in households with smokers and children. The laws have a significant impact on protecting kids from secondhand smoke exposure, with children up to twice as likely to take up smoking themselves.
Researchers discovered that neurotic individuals tend to avoid listening to or considering anti-smoking messages due to fear and anxiety. Positive messages emphasizing personal recovery from smoking may be more effective in addressing this population.
A new study by Loran Nordgren and Eileen Chou found that thinking may not be effective in resisting temptation, as it depends on the interaction between temptation and visceral state. Cognitive mechanisms such as attention and motivated valuation can either promote impulsive behavior or self-control, depending on the context.
A new study found that cigarette smoke affects the lungs in a way similar to cystic fibrosis, causing dry cough and chronic bronchitis. The study suggests that treatments for cystic fibrosis might also help people with smoking-related diseases.
A recent study found that people who drink heavily are more likely to die in house fires due to increased risk from smoking and impaired escape ability. The researchers suggest that having someone sober in the home, smoke detectors in bedrooms, or using fire-safe cigarettes could help prevent such deaths.
A nationwide study confirms that children exposed to tobacco smoke miss more days of school than those living in smoke-free homes. Household smoking is associated with higher rates of respiratory illnesses and increased economic costs due to lost wages and time for caregivers.
A recent study found that cigarette smoking has a greater impact on arterial health in women compared to men, with increased risk of atherosclerosis and carotid artery thickening. This association holds true even after adjusting for other factors such as age, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
A new UCLA study finds that implementing complete smoke-free rules can reduce smoking-related costs by nearly half, resulting in estimated property savings of $18 million. Nearly half of properties have no smoke-free policies, with smaller ones having a higher rate of compliance.
A meta-analysis of 4 million individuals found that women have a 25% higher risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to men who smoke. The longer a woman smokes, the higher her risk becomes.
A new study found that multivitamin users smoke more than non-users due to the licensing effect. Smokers who believe vitamins protect against cancer are more likely to experience a 'boost in perceived invulnerability'. This can lead to an increased health risk and decreased motivation to quit smoking.
A Johns Hopkins study found that indoor air cleaners can greatly reduce household air pollution and lower daytime asthma symptoms. However, they did not counter all ill effects of second-hand smoke. The researchers recommend using air cleaners as a temporary tool to achieve a smoke-free environment.
NASA's MODIS instrument on the Aqua and Terra satellites captured visible images of light brown smoke from wildfires streaming toward the Great Lakes. The data revealed high levels of aerosols, particularly north of the Great Lakes, posing a health hazard due to pollution from Ontario fires.
Cigarette smoke exposure fundamentally alters airway tissue in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), leading to self-perpetuating fibrotic changes. The study reveals that cigarette smoke induces the production of pro-fibrotic cytokines and activates the NF-κB pathway, contributing to COPD persistence.
A study by the University of Liverpool found that babies from smoking households are more severely affected by bronchiolitis, requiring oxygen and mechanical ventilation. The research highlights the independent impact of tobacco smoke exposure on disease severity in infants.
A recent study found that adolescents exposed to secondhand smoke are at a higher risk of hearing loss, with over 80% of participants unaware they had impairment. The study suggests that SHS could be considered a risk factor for hearing loss, highlighting the need for close monitoring and education among exposed adolescents.
A new study published by NYU School of Medicine researchers has found that exposure to secondhand smoke nearly doubles the risk of hearing loss among adolescents. The study found that teenagers exposed to smoke performed worse across every sound frequency tested, especially mid-to-high frequencies important for understanding speech.
Researchers found that short telomeres increase emphysema risk after cigarette smoke exposure, suggesting a biological clock mechanism. Telomere length may be an inherited factor contributing to emphysema development.
A study of college athletes and non-athletes found that athletes tend to use marijuana for recreational purposes, whereas non-athletes often use it to cope with stress. However, male athletes who continued to use marijuana during their competitive season reported more anxiety and negative mood.
A comprehensive review of 172 research papers found a significant association between smoking during pregnancy and an increased risk of birth defects. Missing or deformed limbs, clubfoot, facial disorders, and gastrointestinal problems were among the most common malformations linked to maternal smoking.
A recent study has found that quitting smoking during pregnancy can have a positive effect on birth outcomes. Women who gave up smoking in the periconceptional period had babies with significantly higher birthweight, similar to those born to non-smoking mothers. Stopping smoking before conception may also improve fertility outcomes.
A US EPA study has found that peat wildfire smoke is associated with a significant increase in emergency room visits for respiratory and cardiovascular effects. The study discovered a 37% rise in ER visits for people experiencing symptoms of heart failure during a period of dense smoke exposure.
A new study from Concordia University and the University of Montreal found that preteens surrounded by smokers are more likely to develop symptoms of nicotine dependence. The study, which surveyed 327 sixth or seventh graders, also found that tweens who observe smoking in others are more likely to start smoking themselves.
Researchers discovered isocyanic acid, a chemical linked to cataracts and inflammation, in smoke-related environments. The findings highlight the need for more extensive measurement of HNCO in tobacco smoke and indoor biomass burning.
A new study found that rice-based liquid smoke has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help fight off diseases. The researchers discovered that it could prevent inflammation without triggering allergic responses.
A recent NIH-funded study demonstrates that moderate levels of secondhand smoke deliver nicotine to the brain, increasing vulnerability to nicotine addiction. The study's findings support policies banning smoking in public places, particularly around children.
Research found that exposure to secondhand smoke is associated with increased blood pressure in boys, while girls showed lower blood pressures. The study suggests that preventing children's exposure to tobacco smoke is an important cardiovascular health measure.
Researchers found that exposed children were almost five times more likely to need intensive care and more than 11 times more likely to need intubation. Children's length of stay in the hospital was significantly associated with smoke exposure and chronic conditions.
A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that many parents with smoking habits in cars have a hard time enforcing no-smoking rules. The result is that children are exposed to toxic chemicals, which may cause severe asthma attacks and respiratory infections.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology found that prenatal exposure to thirdhand smoke can have as serious or even more negative impacts on an infant's lung development than postnatal or childhood exposure. Pregnant women should take precautions to avoid homes and places where thirdhand smoke is likely to be found.
A University of Missouri study found that teaching refusal skills can help minority youths resist tobacco use, particularly those from American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. These skills are crucial in countering the high rates of smoking among AI/AN youths, who have a greater lifetime smoking rate than other racial groups.
A study by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that 40.3% of college students reported smoking tobacco from a hookah, while 17.4% were current users. Hookah smokers mistakenly believed it to be safer than cigarette smoking, with some even using hookahs as their first tobacco product.
A Spanish study reveals that babies who sleep with their smoker parents exhibit three times higher nicotine levels than those in separate rooms. The researchers found that ventilating bedrooms does not effectively reduce toxin exposure from passive smoking.
An Australian study found that 78% of school-aged children slept through a smoke alarm sounding for 30 seconds. The study highlights the importance of child evacuation in domestic fires, as only half of waking children recognized the alarm's sound. Younger children (5-10 years old) are significantly more at risk.
A study published in Pediatrics found that pregnant non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke have a higher risk of delivering stillborn babies or babies with congenital birth defects. Passive smoking increased the risk of stillbirth by nearly one-quarter and was linked to a 13% increased risk of congenital birth defects.
A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet highlights the importance of parental involvement in preventing adolescent alcohol consumption. Adolescents who exhibit risky behavior at an early age are more likely to develop high consumption patterns and associated health problems. Parents can make a significant difference by strengthening th...
Researchers found that text messaging is at least as effective as handheld devices in measuring smoking urges and resisting cravings, with tailored interventions tailored to individuals' response-inhibition capacities. The study also identified key brain regions involved in response inhibition.
Researchers found that cigarette smoke suppresses protein Bik, leading to sustained mucus cell growth and airway obstruction. The study's findings suggest a potential therapeutic target for reducing excess mucus secretion in chronic bronchitis patients.
A study of 1,133 children in the Czech Republic found that indoor coal use was associated with a half-inch shorter height at age 36 months compared to households using other fuel sources. Exposure to coal smoke may also impair growth through mechanisms such as endocrine disruptors.