Tobacco : Science World Report

Sep 28, 2015 06:02 PM EDT

Cigarette Exposure In Early Life Increases Risk Of Behavioral Problems

Children who are exposed to tobacco early in life may be at risked for behavioral problems later in life, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Sep 24, 2015 10:15 PM EDT

Secondhand Smoke Doubles Hospitalization Risk In Kids With Asthma

New findings published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology suggest that hospitalizations doubles for kids with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke.

Jun 19, 2015 02:11 PM EDT

Better Smoking Labels May Help Some Consumers Quit

New findings published in the journal Addictive Behaviors shows that putting the right warning labels on cigarettes can help to better address the problem, reducing the number of potential consumers. Previous studies have shown just how cigarette prices and images hold a direct impact on whether or ...

May 01, 2015 07:58 PM EDT

Some Advice From An ER Doctor May Help Smokers Kick The Habit

Smoking is a nasty habit, but new research shows that many are more likely to give it up after being instructed by an ER doctor.

Mar 13, 2015 01:32 AM EDT

Advertisements For E-Cigarettes Might Make You Want To Smoke Tobacco Ones, Study Shows

The verdict's not yet out on whether or not e-cigarette's are safe. However, new findings published in the journal Health Communications shows that advertisements for them may actually be enticing current and even former tobacco smokers to pick up another cigarette.

Jan 22, 2015 01:24 PM EST

Think Of The Money You Could Save If You Stopped Smoking

Saving up for an extravagant vacation? You might want to quit smoking to help pay for it. A new analysis released as part of Tobacco-Free Awareness Week reveals that millions of smokers in the United States may be more likely to drop the habit if they realize just how much money they could save.

May 13, 2014 11:07 AM EDT

E-Cigarettes Sought by Users with Mental Health Disorders: New Regulations Needed

It turns out that e-cigarettes are sought by those with mental health disorders.

Feb 05, 2014 11:25 AM EST

CVS Will Stop Selling Tobacco in 2014

CVS Caremark Corp. has announced this morning that their 7,600 stores nationwide wide will no longer sell cigarettes or any other tobacco products. The decision will go into effect in October. They are the first drugstore chain in the United States to make this decision.

Jan 08, 2014 07:47 AM EST

Tobacco Warning Saves 8 Million Lives from Smoking

How many lives can a simple warning save? According to a new study, it's about 8 million. Researchers have discovered that anti-smoking measures that began 50 years ago this month have had a huge impact on the health of people across the United States.

Jan 02, 2014 11:30 PM EST

Trebling Tobacco Tax 'Could Prevent 200 Million Early Deaths'

Trebling tobacco tax globally would cut smoking by a third and prevent 200 million premature deaths this century from lung cancer and other diseases, researchers said on Wednesday.