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October 28, 2015

New analysis of smoking and schizophrenia suggests causal link

In research that turns on its head previous thinking about links between schizophrenia and smoking, scientists say they have found that cigarettes may be a causal factor in the development of psychosis.

October 28, 2015

More U.S. high school students smoke only pot, not cigarettes

As fewer U.S. high school students exclusively smoke cigarettes and cigars, more of them are using marijuana, a recent study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Parental nicotine dependence predicts teen smoking

A parent's dependence on nicotine, in addition to the act of smoking cigarettes, may be an important determinant of their teen's smoking behavior, according to a new study.

October 28, 2015

Man killed after e-cigarette ignites oxygen equipment

The debate on whether e-cigarettes are a healthier alternative to regular smokes continues, but the "e" part clearly poses unique risks: A UK man was killed after his device misfired and ignited his oxygen equipment, reports the BBC.

October 28, 2015

Florida man placed in a coma after e-cigarette explosion

The family of a Florida man who was placed in a medically induced coma Monday after his e-cigarette blew up wants others to understand the dangers of the devices.

October 28, 2015

CDC: E-cigarettes may be tempting non-smoking youths to smoke

Electronic cigarettes may be more tempting to non-smoking youths than conventional cigarettes, and once young people have tried e-cigarettes they are more inclined to give regular cigarettes a try, U.S. researchers said on Monday

October 28, 2015

Raise minimum age to buy cigarettes to decrease use, study says

Raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 or 25 years old would significantly reduce their use and tobacco-related illnesses in the United States, a study published Thursday found, suggesting that states and local authorities should consider passing such laws.

October 28, 2015

Smoking rates on the rise in New York City

More New Yorkers are smoking.

October 28, 2015

Kids exposure to secondhand smoke tied to clogged arteries

In a Finnish study spanning 26 years, kids exposed to parental smoking were more likely to develop plaque in their carotid arteries as young adults than kids who were not exposed to secondhand smoke.

October 28, 2015

The smoke around e-cig science

From Apple Pie to Bubbly Bubble Gum, Irish Car Bomb or Martian bar – from Mars!, the flavors of electronic cigarette offer something for every taste.