Marijuana Use, Nicotine Vaping Reached Historic Highs in 2021
For young adults, high-intensity drinking, hallucinogens reached historically high prevalence; cigarette smoking, alcohol at historic lows.
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Behavioral Risk Factors Contributed Most to Global Cancer Burden in 2019
From 2010 to 2019, greatest percent increase in cancer deaths and DALYs was from metabolic risks
Lung Cancer Risk Increased for Smokers Not Offered Annual Screening
Risk for incident lung cancer increased for current smokers and former smokers not recommended for annual low-dose CT screening
FDA Pulls Plug on JUUL Products
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued marketing denial orders to JUUL Labs, essentially pulling the plug on JUUL vaping products.
Cigarette and e-Cigarette Transitions and Respiratory Symptoms
What respiratory symptoms are associated with transitions to or from e-cigarettes and cigarettes, and how prevalent are these symptoms?
Smokers Who Shift to Vaping May Improve Other Health Measures
The researchers found that among individuals who were smokers at age 30 years, more than one-third (36%) adopted vaping some or all of the time by age 39 years.
Inflammatory Effect of Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Ex-Smokers With COPD
How does short-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution affect individuals with COPD — and are there factors that make a negative response more likely?
FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
Research has shown that menthol cigarettes are harder to quit than traditional tobacco products.
2019 to 2020 Saw Decline in Prevalence of Overall Tobacco Use
Prevalence of current commercial tobacco product use higher in men, adults younger than 65 years, those who regularly had feelings of anxiety, depression.
Lifestyle Modifications Beneficial for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment
Authors outline treatment strategies for hidradenitis suppurativa with a focus on diet and lifestyle management for all stages of this disorder.
E-Cigarette Use Tied to Respiratory Symptoms, Wheezing
Findings seen for current and past e-cigarette use based on prospective follow-up of young adults.
Stat Consult: Small Cell Lung Cancer
This review provides a concise overview of the epidemiology, etiology, history, diagnostic criteria, and management of small cell lung cancer.
E-Cigarettes May Up the Risk for Erectile Dysfunction
Findings for men between 20 and 65 years of age with no prior history of cardiovascular disease.
E-Cigarette vs Traditional Smokers Face 15% Higher Stroke Risk at Younger Age
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented a study on the effects of e-cigarettes among people with a history of stroke.
What Lifestyle Factors Can Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk?
Patients at risk of rheumatoid arthritis may wonder if there are lifestyle factors that play a role. What are some of the factors that you can discuss with them, and what can you recommend they do?
Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic
Rates of biochemically verified cannabis use early in pregnancy increased by 25 percent during versus 15 months before the pandemic.
Asthma, Smoking, Chronic Sinusitis Tied to Early COPD Risk
Large study of Hispanic adults shows association with risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before age 50.
E-Cigarette Use Among Adolescents
Teens who use e-cigarettes are at an increased risk of transitioning to combustible tobacco products.
Recognizing and Treating Oral Leukoplakia in Primary Care
Researchers outline diagnostic and treatment options for oral leukoplakia including use of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser therapy.
Alcohol Use Down, Nicotine Use Up for Teens During COVID-19 Pandemic
Likelihood of using substances up when youth were stressed by pandemic-related uncertainty, family experienced material hardship.
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