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.
Tobacco & E-Cigarettes News
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.
Exposing pregnant mice to cigarette smoke hurt newborns' heart-healing abilities
Aug 1, 2019
A study of cardiac regeneration could add to reasons why pregnant women shouldn't smoke.
Who's helping smokers quit? Probably not their heart doctor, study says
Jun 28, 2019
A new study indicates not enough cardiologists are offering their patients help to quit smoking.
Michael Bloomberg's wide-ranging efforts to promote health are honored
Jun 24, 2019
The former New York City mayor received the Ron Haddock AHA/ASA International Impact Award.
Are transgender men and women who take hormones at risk for heart disease?
Jun 14, 2019
Some recent studies suggest hormone therapy can increase cardiovascular risk for transgender people. Here's how to reduce that potential threat.