Lung scans of COPD patients can reveal heart disease — and death risk
Oct 2, 2018
A new study finds that lung scans of COPD patients can also determine who’s at risk for heart disease and should get preventive treatment.
Tobacco & E-Cigarettes News
Health officials, nonprofits need to do more to curb smoking rates among certain groups
Sep 13, 2018
The U.S. smoking rate has declined dramatically since it its peak in the mid 1960s, but it remains high among Native American and Alaska Native adults, African-American men, lesbian, gay and bisexual adults, and people with low educational attainment.
Study: Nicotine patch safe for smokers while hospitalized for heart disease
Sep 7, 2018
Nicotine replacement therapy appears to be a safe option for smokers hospitalized for heart disease, even for critically ill patients on their first day, according to a new study.
Smoking in America: Why more Americans are kicking the habit
Aug 30, 2018
Why cigarette smoking in America has reached an all-time low.
Vaping leads to blood clots in mice
Jul 18, 2018
A new study in mice raises another concern about the danger of e-cigarettes in humans after experiments showed that short-term exposure to the device’s vapors appeared to increase the risk of clot formation.
Chemicals used to flavor tobacco may damage blood vessels
Jun 14, 2018
Chemicals used in popular flavorings like clove, mint and vanilla that are added to cigarettes, e-liquids and other tobacco products can harm blood vessel cells that help keep the heart healthy, a new study shows.
‘Ideal’ heart health is eluding more of us, increasing risks of heart disease and death
May 18, 2018
The percentage of people with ideal heart health – measured by scoring seven lifestyle and biological markers – declined over two decades, according to a study that found people who maintain higher health scores over time have less risk of cardiovascular disease and death.
Smoke-free laws lead to lower heart disease risk among young adults
May 7, 2018
Policies that prohibit smoking in workplaces and other public areas appeared to significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among young adults, according to a new study.
AHA: E-cigarettes threaten to addict next generation of smokers; regulation, further study needed
Aug 24, 2014
While much is still unknown about the rapidly growing electronic cigarette industry, e-cigarettes are dangerous because they target young people, can keep people hooked on nicotine, and threaten to “re-normalize” tobacco use.