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October 24, 2015

Why do teens still smoke? On addiction, advertising, and the rise of e-cigarettes

U.S. teen smoking rates have dipped below 10 percent, but public health advocates worry that progress may soon level off, as other surveys suggest teens think light smoking is safe, and e-cigarette use is on the rise.

October 24, 2015

Parents may overestimate marijuana’s effects on kids’ seizures

In a recent trend, parents of children with some forms of epilepsy are giving marijuana to their children in hopes of alleviating the seizures, but researchers say cannabis is not a proven treatment for childhood epilepsy, and people should wait for rigorous studies to decide whether the drug is safe or effective.

October 24, 2015

The surprising damage of one night at a hookah bar

Here's even more proof that smoking—in any capacity—isn't good for you: A single evening of smoking hookah can significantly increase your exposure to carcinogens.

October 24, 2015

US tobacco companies revive challenge to FDA over labeling

U.S. tobacco companies on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hoping to stop the agency from enforcing a directive on changes to a tobacco product’s labeling or quantity.

October 24, 2015

1 in 6 Florida teens try hookah

More and more Florida high school students are trying hookah - water pipes used for smoking tobacco, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

Secondhand smoke exposure falls but unevenly

Half as many American nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke now as a decade ago, but federal researchers remain concerned about high exposure among black nonsmokers, especially children, and people living below the poverty level.

October 24, 2015

Tripling tobacco tax 'could prevent 200 million early deaths'

Tripling tobacco tax globally would cut smoking by a third and prevent 200 million premature deaths this century from lung cancer and other diseases, researchers said on Wednesday.

October 24, 2015

Studies of 'vaping' brain may offer clues on smoking addiction

British scientists say they have found the best way yet to analyze the effects of smoking on the brain -- by taking functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans of people while they puff on e-cigarettes.

October 24, 2015

TV smoking influences adult tobacco use, study says

Even though smoking appears far less frequently in U.S. television shows than it used to, its portrayal may still be triggering the urge in adult smokers, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

Type, frequency of e-cigarette use linked to quitting

Two new studies looking at whether electronic cigarettes help smokers to quit their deadly habit have found that while some of them can, it depends on the type and how often it is used.