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Stop Smoking September 23, 2020

Tobacco use to blame for 20% of heart disease deaths, WHO says

Each year there are about 1.9 million avoidable deaths from tobacco-induced heart disease, per a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Stop Smoking September 10, 2020

Vaping and e-cigarettes use declines among US youth: 'Our work is far from over,' CDC director says

About 1.8 million fewer U.S. youth used e-cigarettes compared to last year, though officials noted an alarming uptick in the use of disposable products.

Studies August 20, 2020

Millions of teens want to quit vaping, study finds

It may be tougher to quit vaping than many young people expect when they first pick up an e-cigarette.

Coronavirus August 12, 2020

Coronavirus infection 5 times more likely among youth who vape, study finds

A new study found that teens and young adults who vape have a much higher risk of COVID-19 infection than their peers.

Coronavirus August 5, 2020

Can you contract the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?

While secondhand smoke likely doesn’t directly cause the coronavirus, smokers can blow infected droplets into the air when they exhale, experts say.

Stop Smoking July 21, 2020

FDA calls for removal of disposable Puff Bar e-cigarettes, type of fruity vape

U.S. health officials are cracking down on fruity disposable electronic cigarettes popular with teenagers, saying the companies never received permission to sell them in the U.S.

Charlie Sheen July 4, 2020

Charlie Sheen celebrates 1 year of not smoking cigarettes, says he wishes he 'never started'

Charlie Sheen has a reason to celebrate Independence Day that has nothing to do with America.

Stop Smoking June 12, 2020

California woman dies of vaping-related lung injury, officials say

A California woman has died from vaping-associated lung injury (EVALI), officials announced on Thursday. 

France April 22, 2020

Coronavirus patients to get nicotine patches in French study on smoking's effects

French researchers are planning to examine whether nicotine patches could help prevent or lessen the effects of coronavirus.

Coronavirus April 19, 2020

Coronavirus questions answered: Are vapers more vulnerable?

91±¬ÁÏ medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat and chief medical officer at Ascension Texas Dr. Maria Granzotti joined "America's News HQ" to answer viewer questions on the coronavirus pandemic Sunday.

Coronavirus April 10, 2020

Does marijuana use heighten coronavirus risk?

Are marijuana users at an increased risk of suffering serious complications should they contract the novel coronavirus?