Sep 13, 2018
The U.S. smoking rate has declined dramatically since it its peak in the mid 1960s, but it remains high among Native American and Alaska Native adults, African-American men, lesbian, gay and bisexual adults, and people with low educational attainment.
Sep 7, 2018
Nicotine replacement therapy appears to be a safe option for smokers hospitalized for heart disease, even for critically ill patients on their first day, according to a new study.
Aug 30, 2018
Why cigarette smoking in America has reached an all-time low.
Jul 18, 2018
A new study in mice raises another concern about the danger of e-cigarettes in humans after experiments showed that short-term exposure to the device鈥檚 vapors appeared to increase the risk of clot formation.
Jun 14, 2018
Chemicals used in popular flavorings like clove, mint and vanilla that are added to cigarettes, e-liquids and other tobacco products can harm blood vessel cells that help keep the heart healthy, a new study shows.
May 18, 2018
The percentage of people with ideal heart health 鈥� measured by scoring seven lifestyle and biological markers 鈥� declined over two decades, according to a study that found people who maintain higher health scores over time have less risk of cardiovascular disease and death.
May 7, 2018
Policies that prohibit smoking in workplaces and other public areas appeared to significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among young adults, according to a new study.
Aug 24, 2014
While much is still unknown about the rapidly growing electronic cigarette industry, e-cigarettes are dangerous because they target young people, can keep people hooked on nicotine, and threaten to 鈥渞e-normalize鈥� tobacco use.