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March 12, 2025
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Analysis suggests e-cigarette use may be linked to lower rates of smoking

Analysis suggests e-cigarette use may be linked to lower rates of smoking

Greater e-cigarette accessibility and use appeared to be associated with lower rates of smoking among young people, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Addiction.

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February 21, 2025
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Heavy smoking linked to significant risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke

Heavy smoking linked to significant risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke

Heavy smoking was associated with a significantly increased risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke within a large cohort of younger adults from across Europe, data show.

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February 10, 2025
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In-home cannabis smoking raises odds that children will test positive

In-home cannabis smoking raises odds that children will test positive

Children living in homes with adults who smoked cannabis were 5 times more likely to have cannabis biomarkers in their urine compared with children in households without reported cannabis use, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.

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February 07, 2025
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Smoking before age 15 years raises COPD risk in adulthood regardless of smoking factors

Smoking before age 15 years raises COPD risk in adulthood regardless of smoking factors

The adjusted risk for COPD was elevated among adults who identified as regular cigarette smokers before age 15 years, according to results published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.

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January 27, 2025
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‘Substantial opportunity’ to prevent postpartum smoking relapse, improve maternal health

‘Substantial opportunity’ to prevent postpartum smoking relapse, improve maternal health

Smoking patterns during preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum period vary based on maternal age, race and ethnicity, geographical location and insurance type, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.

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January 13, 2025
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Smoking may elevate chronic kidney disease risk

Smoking may elevate chronic kidney disease risk

Patients’ smoking behaviors may be associated with elevated risks for chronic kidney disease, but more data are needed, according to researchers.

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December 31, 2024
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Top 10 smoking, vaping stories of 2024

Top 10 smoking, vaping stories of 2024

Healio Pulmonology has compiled the top news on smoking and vaping posted in 2024.

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December 16, 2024
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Top in cardiology: Impact of added sugar source on CVD risk; SGLT2, GLP-1 use after stroke

Top in cardiology: Impact of added sugar source on CVD risk; SGLT2, GLP-1 use after stroke

Data from two prospective population-based Swedish cohorts linked high intake of added sugar from sweetened beverages to an elevated risk for CVD, Researchers observed no such link between elevated risk for CVD and moderate intake from treats such as pastries and ice cream.

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December 11, 2024
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‘Dealing with a time bomb’: Persistent tobacco smoking tied to cardiac injury at young age

‘Dealing with a time bomb’: Persistent tobacco smoking tied to cardiac injury at young age

In a cohort of English youths, those who persisted smoking tobacco from childhood to early adulthood showed significant cardiac damage by age 24 years and potentially irreversible cardiac injury, a researcher reported.

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December 07, 2024
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Smoking associated with mutations linked to myelodysplastic syndrome

Smoking associated with mutations linked to myelodysplastic syndrome

SAN DIEGO — Genetic mutations related to myelodysplastic syndrome occurred significantly more often among people who smoked than nonsmokers, according to study results presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

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