Coexisting Medical Conditions, Smoking Explain PTSD-CVD Link
No link seen after adjustment for smoking, sleep disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety disorders, depression
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Smoking Status Inversely Linked to Primary Sjogren Syndrome
Data show that current smoking status was inversely associated with primary Sjogren syndrome.
FDA Receives an ‘F’ in Tobacco Prevention Report Card
The US Food and Drug Administration was given an “F” in a new American Lung Association report card evaluating tobacco prevention programs.
Smoking Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease in African-Americans
Current smokers had increased risk for measures of subclinical peripheral artery disease.
Smoked vs Vaporized Cannabis: Acute Effects in Infrequent Users
Inhaling a 25 mg dose of vaporized cannabis with 10 mg of THC produced pronounced drug effects in healthy adults who were infrequent users of cannabis.
More US Teens Are Vaping, but Use of Opioids, Alcohol Falling
Vaping among American teenagers increased dramatically in 2018, with nearly 2 of every 5 high school seniors reporting they had tried an electronic cigarette during the past year.
FDA: Some E-Cigarette Liquids Contain Erectile Dysfunction Meds
Sildenafil and tadalafil not approved to be sold over the counter and are being sold illegally.
Smoking Linked to Cognitive Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia
In adjusted analysis, smoking tied to worse symptom severity, sleep problems, anxiety, depression.
COPD Tied to Obesity in Male, Female Never-Smokers
Strong dose-response relationship seen in never-smokers aged 50 and older.
Thirdhand Smoke: A New Concept Rising From Old Residue
The concept of thirdhand smoke was originally introduced in 1953, when rodent studies first demonstrated the carcinogenic effects of the residue from tobacco smoke.
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