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What's the Status of the Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes?

No one is saying for certain; a final rule is in process but has yet to be issued

Nov 21, 2024
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Early Smoking Cessation After Cancer Diagnosis Tied to Better Survival

Largest survival benefit observed in patients who entered a cessation program within 6 months

Oct 31, 2024
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A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

Oct 28, 2024
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Metformin and Congenital Abnormalities; Deprescribing in Patients With Dementia

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Oct 26, 2024
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Teen Smoking, Other Tobacco Use Dropped to Lowest Level in 25 Years, CDC Reports

A drop in vaping largely explains the overall decline in tobacco use

Oct 18, 2024
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Do Lipid Values in Adolescence Improve CVD Risk Prediction?

Including lipids did not prove superior to non-laboratory-based criteria alone, study finds

Oct 14, 2024
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ACS Guidelines Expand Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility -- Is That a Good Thing?

Debate highlights pros and cons of the new recommendation

Oct 11, 2024
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First-Ever Biologic Approved for COPD

Phase III trial program showed 30% to 34% reduction in moderate or severe exacerbations

Sep 27, 2024
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Go After the Big E-Cigarette Makers, Not Vape Shops, House Members Tell FDA

Lawmakers also queried officials about a menthol cigarette rule and labeling of milk alternatives

Sep 10, 2024
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Intervention for Smokers With COPD, Asthma Boosts Quit Rates

An immediate appointment to a smoking cessation clinic shows benefit versus usual care

Sep 08, 2024
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Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

Sep 05, 2024
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What to Know About Delta-8 and Other Common Vape Shop Drugs

These substances are often sold through legal loopholes

Sep 04, 2024
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Quitting Smoking Linked to Reduced Risk of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

However, this benefit was lost if smoking was resumed

Aug 30, 2024
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FDA Releases Final Rule on ID Checks for Tobacco Sales

Retailers will soon have to check IDs of any tobacco product customers thought to be under 30

Aug 29, 2024
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