How are states spending opioid settlement cash? We built a database of answers
In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid ...
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Fossil fuel industry influences medical research, raising ethical concerns
An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals the extent of fossil fuel industry involvement in medical research, leading to fresh calls ...
Switching from smoking to vaping improves respiratory health
A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking ...
Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives
Quitting smoking within six months after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life. With ...
Flavored e-cigarettes cut smoking rates and toxic exposure in high-risk groups
Flavored e-cigarettes prove more effective than low-nicotine cigarettes alone, offering new hope for those struggling with addiction in high-risk communities. ...
Vaping linked to higher risk of cigarette smoking and drug use in teens, young adults
U.S. teens and young adults who vape are much more likely to start smoking cigarettes or to begin using cannabis ...
Study reveals how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors influence e-cigarette use in young adults
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examines how salt-based nicotine formulations and menthol flavorings impact nicotine levels and ...
Cannabis dependence associated with increased occurrence of head and neck cancer
A study from the USC Head and Neck Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC and the USC Caruso Department of ...
Semaglutide may reduce smoking risks for diabetes patients
In a recent study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, a team of researchers from the National Institutes ...
E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A Forensic Perspective on Vaping
In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke to Professor Michelle Peace about the challenges and ...
