Lung cancer screening guidelines changed to include younger people who have smoked for fewer years
The guidelines for lung cancer screening have changed — and it means that the number of people in the United States who are advised to …
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Australia is considering a plan that would make cigarettes available by prescription only
To help put an end to smoking, Australia is considering a bold new policy that would make cigarettes available by prescription only. The plan is …
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The CDC is investigating a death from a mysterious lung disease that may be related to vaping
Health officials nationwide are investigating the link between vaping and serious respiratory illnesses after the death of an Illinois man and dozens of other hospitalizations …
FDA is launching TV ads to help prevent teens from vaping
The US Food and Drug Administration put out its first TV ads focused on e-cigarette prevention. The effort is part of the FDA’s “The Real …
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This is the first U.S. city to end most tobacco sales
Beginning in 2021, Beverly Hills, California, will become the first city in the United States to ban most tobacco sales. On June 4, 2019, the …
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Study says drinking 1 bottle of wine per week carries same cancer risk as smoking 10 cigarettes for women
For years, we have heard about the health benefits of drinking red wine. However, a recent study suggests that even a moderate amount of vino …
Disney to ban smoking at all U.S. theme parks
Beginning on May 1, Disney theme parks will be going entirely smoke-free, according to new rules announced by Walt Disney World. The new no-smoking policy …
Marlboro’s parent company wants to stop making cigarettes
Philip Morris International (PMI), the parent company for Marlboro and other brands, wants to stop manufacturing cigarettes. However, the company isn’t planning to get out …
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Hawaii is considering a bill that bans cigarette sales to anyone under 100
“The legislature finds that the cigarette is considered the deadliest artifact in human history.” So begins the text of a new bill introduced in Hawaii’s …
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Indiana is weighing a law that would make it illegal to smoke in the car with a child present
Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it illegal to smoke in your own vehicle if you have a small child with you. …
What to do if your child vapes
When Sonya Kennedy learned that her 12-year-old son, Ryder, had tried vaping, she was “mortified.” “He honestly didn’t think that there was anything wrong,” Kennedy …
This company gives employees who don’t smoke an extra 6 days of vacation
Have you ever been irritated by the number of smoke breaks that your co-workers take? Sometimes it seems like smokers get to satisfy their nicotine …
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Not exercising is worse for your health than smoking, study finds
We’ve all heard exercise helps you live longer. But a new study goes one step further, finding that a sedentary lifestyle is worse for your …
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Recreational weed is now legal in Canada—here’s what you need to know
People in Canada cheered, endured long lines and honked their car horns in support as the country’s first marijuana dispensaries opened their doors Oct. 17. …
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This change in your fingernails could be a sign of lung cancer
Developing a new and persistent cough, as well as wheezing or coughing up bloody phlegm are all significant symptoms that could signal problems with your …
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Study: Young women are more likely to get lung cancer than men
Historically, men have been more likely to develop lung cancer than women in the United States, but new research indicates that this sex-based trend has …
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FDA cracks down on vaping products that look like juice boxes and candy
In order to protect kids from the dangers of nicotine and tobacco products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) …
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These 5 healthy habits could help you live a decade longer, according to a new study
Want to prolong your life expectancy by more than a decade? A new study suggests that you can do just that by following these five …
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Most JUUL users don’t realize how much nicotine is in the devices, study says
A new study has revealed some alarming information when it comes to young people and the rising popularity of JUUL, a discreet e-cigarette that, as of …
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Netflix shows feature way more smoking than other TV networks, study says
It’s safe to say there is enough information nowadays for everyone to know the detrimental effects of smoking. Yet, as of 2016, it was estimated …
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Parents warned about discreet e-cigarette that’s infiltrating schools
The JUUL is the latest trend in e-cigarettes, and it’s dangerously catching on among teenagers. The vape device looks like a USB stick and gives …
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CDC states 1 in 14 women still smokes while pregnant, and one doctor says more awareness campaigns are needed
About one in 14 pregnant women who gave birth in the United States in 2016 smoked cigarettes during her pregnancy, according to a report released …
This state could soon make it illegal for you to smoke with children in the car
A bill that would ban smokers from lighting up in the car if there’s a minor inside is one step closer to becoming law in …
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Smoking around your pets is really bad for them
You probably already know the range of health problems associated with smoking cigarettes: The nicotine and tar can cause cancer, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and heart …
Guy who refuses to stop smoking by the gas pump gets sprayed with a fire extinguisher
We all know that gasoline and open flames make for a terrible combination. We’ve seen enough action movies to know that when gasoline is involved, …
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Patient’s story serves as reminder that nonsmokers get lung cancer, too
Sunny Golden had a slight cough bothering her off and on. She mentioned it at her regular doctor visits, but at the time, it didn’t …
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How Smoking Can Alter Your DNA
Smoking is hazardous to your health—it says so right on the side of the package. What it doesn’t say is that your DNA could be …
Drivers In Some States Could Get Fined For Smoking With Children In The Car
The state of Virginia may soon impose a new law that will fine citizens $100 if they smoke while children younger than 8 are in the …
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6 Habits That Are Just As Unhealthy As Smoking
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