Smoking may double stroke risk for African Americans
Jun 10, 2020
The risk of stroke among African Americans increases as the number of cigarettes a day increases, according to new research.
Tobacco & E-Cigarettes News
Why lighting up and COVID-19 don’t mix
May 5, 2020
Using tobacco can put people at greater risk of dying from the disease caused by the coronavirus.
As marijuana use grows, researchers want to know how it affects the heart
Apr 20, 2020
There’s a dearth of information – and some barriers to doing research – about the cardiovascular risks that may accompany the increasingly popular drug.
Smoking habit that starts early is harder to kick
Apr 8, 2020
The younger people are when they first light up, the harder it will be to stop smoking as an adult, a new study finds.
Hookah smoke increases blood clot risk in mice
Jan 16, 2020
Tobacco smoke from hookahs may cause blood clots, which can lead to heart attack or stroke, according to new research conducted in mice.
Millions who have never smoked cigarettes are using other tobacco products
Nov 18, 2019
More than 33 million people in the U.S. who have never smoked traditional cigarettes have tried e-cigarettes and other non-cigarette tobacco products, a new study finds.
Quitting smoking could lead to major changes in gut bacteria
Nov 15, 2019
Giving up cigarettes leads to significant changes in intestinal microbes, which could impact heart health, according to a new study.
E-cigarettes match traditional smoking in some heart risks
Nov 11, 2019
Two studies find e-cigarettes may be just as dangerous, or worse, for heart health than traditional cigarettes.
Moms' use of 'snus' tobacco linked to higher blood pressure in kids
Oct 16, 2019
Children exposed to nicotine because their mothers used a type of smokeless, powdered tobacco while pregnant saw increased blood pressure by age 6, a study says.
Amid an 'epidemic' of school vaping, a search for solutions
Aug 16, 2019
Making people aware of the e-cigarette problem, the health risks and even what the devices look like is just a starting point, tobacco opponents say.