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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 27, 2015

Chronic marijuana use may alter brain structure, study finds

Heavy marijuana users may have abnormal brain structures which can lead to poor memory.

Lung Cancer October 27, 2015

When it comes to e-cigs, Big Tobacco concerned for public health, report says

The health warning on a MarkTen electronic cigarette package is 116 words long.

Men's Health October 27, 2015

Scientists find why male smokers may run even higher health risks

Male smokers are three times more likely than non-smoking men to lose their Y chromosomes, according to research which may explain why men develop and die from many cancers at disproportionate rates compared to women.

Children's Health October 27, 2015

Teens who smoke pot could end up shorter

Ever wished you were a bit taller?

Stop Smoking October 27, 2015

E-cigarettes: Public health hazard or key to quit smoking?

Scientific studies showing that electronic cigarettes actually help people quit smoking are few and far between.

Stop Smoking October 27, 2015

Quitting smoking may bring mental health benefits

Quitting smoking is known to have benefits for physical health, including a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease, but a new study suggests that giving up the habit may improve mental health as well.

Stop Smoking October 27, 2015

China capital to roll out tough anti-smoking laws

Beijing will ban smoking in restaurants, offices and on public transport from Monday, part of unprecedented new curbs welcomed by anti-tobacco advocates, though how they will be enforced remains to be seen.

Pregnancy October 27, 2015

Secondhand smoke linked to higher rate of miscarriages, stillbirths

Pregnant women who have been exposed to high levels of secondhand smoke have a higher rate of miscarriages, stillbirths and fetal deaths, a new study suggests.

Longevity October 27, 2015

Brains of chronic pot smokers are different, study says

A new study out of the University of Texas' Center for BrainHealth and the Mind Research Network is showing brain differences in regular pot users—differences that have already been reported in lab mice.

Lung Cancer October 27, 2015

Smokers may tap into multiple sources for nicotine, study says

The first peek at a major study of how Americans smoke suggests many use combinations of products, and often e-cigarettes are part of the mix.

CANCER October 27, 2015

Increasing popularity of smokeless tobacco poses cancer risk to young men

Though rates of cigarette smoking in America continue to decline, smokeless tobacco use remains popular, especially among young men -- and with potentially dangerous health consequences.