Vaping is often marketed as a safer version of tobacco smoking. As regulations became widely introduced across the world to
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Tobacco use up during early COVID-19 lockdown
(HealthDay)—Existing smokers or users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) report increased use during the initial COVID-19 lockdown, according to
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Cannabis Vaping Triggers Respiratory Symptoms in Teens
Vaping cannabis significantly increased the risk of respiratory symptoms in adolescents, according to findings of a study based on a
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What is cot death?
Cot death or crib death is sudden and unexpected death of a baby within 1 year of age. In most
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Study finds new evidence of health threat from chemicals in marijuana and tobacco smoke
Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have uncovered new evidence of the potential
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Teen vaping doubles risk for subsequent tobacco use
(HealthDay)—Adolescent boys who use electronic cigarettes have an increased risk for subsequently initiating traditional tobacco products, according to a study
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Tobacco industry exposed for continuing to mislead public about e-cigarettes
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, issued the following
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Brazil sues tobacco companies to recover public health costs
Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office is suing multinational tobacco companies to recover costs by the public health care system in treating
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More policy work needed to reduce use of smokeless tobacco, say researchers
Researchers at the University of York have shown that regulations on smokeless tobacco are still lacking, despite 181 countries agreeing
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Raising tobacco purchase age to 21 would prevent thousands of premature deaths in Michigan
Restricting sales of tobacco products to people 21 and older could keep 11,000 Michiganders from starting to smoke, potentially avoiding
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