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Could Eating Peppers Prevent Parkinson's? Dietary Nicotine May Hold Protective Key
New research reveals that
Solanaceae -- a flowering
plant family with some
species producing foods that
are edible sources of
... > full story
Smoking from Hookah Not a Harmless Alternative to Cigarettes
Smoking tobacco through a
hookah is a pastime gaining
popularity among the college
crowd, but many of them
mistakenly believe that
... > full story
Real Time Secondhand Smoke Sensor Invented
Making headway against a
major public health threat,
researchers have invented
the first ever secondhand
tobacco smoke sensor that
records data in real time, a
new study shows. ... > full story
Depression in Kids Linked to Cardiac Risks in Teens
Teens who were depressed as
children are far more likely
than their peers to be
obese, smoke cigarettes and
lead sedentary lives, even
if they no longer suffer
... > full story
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Women Who Smoke During Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Both Obesity and Gestational Diabetes in Their Daughters
May 20, 2013 — Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the risk of both obesity and gestational diabetes, in their ... > full story -
Combined Wood and Tobacco Smoke Exposure Increases Risk and Symptoms of COPD
May 20, 2013 — People who are consistently exposed to both wood smoke and tobacco smoke are at a greater risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and for experiencing more frequent and ... > full story -
Individuals Who Drink Heavily and Smoke May Show 'Early Aging' of the Brain
May 18, 2013 — Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on ... > full story -
No Significant Change Seen in Overall Smokeless Tobacco Use Among U.S. Youths
May 14, 2013 — Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Declines in smoking among youths were observed from the late 1990s. "However, limited information exists ... > full story -
Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms Still Expose Occupants to Tobacco Smoke
May 13, 2013 — Non-smoking rooms in hotels operating a partial smoking ban don't protect their occupants from tobacco smoke, reveals new ... > full story -
Vitamin C May Head Off Lung Problems in Babies Born to Pregnant Smokers
May 4, 2013 — Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking ... > full story -
Increases in Heart Disease Risk Factors May Decrease Brain Function
May 2, 2013 — Increases in heart disease risk factors may decrease brain function. The association between the two was noted in young and middle-age adults as well as the elderly. Smoking and diabetes were ... > full story -
Secondhand Smoke Presents Greater Threat to Teen Girls Than Boys
April 30, 2013 — When teenage girls are exposed to secondhand smoke at home, they tend to have lower levels of the "good" form of cholesterol that reduces heart disease risk, according to a recent ... > full story -
Smoking Prevention in Schools: Does It Work?
April 29, 2013 — Smoking prevention in schools reduces the number of young people who will later become smokers, according to a new systematic review. For young people who have never smoked, these programs appear to ... > full story -
Early Dialogue Between Parents, Children Stems Teen Smoking
April 25, 2013 — Early, substantive dialogue between parents and their grade-school age children about the ills of tobacco and alcohol use can be more powerful in shaping teen behavior than advertising, marketing or ... > full story
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