Although the dangers of tobacco are commonly known, the use of the substance remains surprisingly widespread. According to the federal Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. As of 2018, about 34 million US adults smoke cigarettes. The use… Continue reading CDC: Tobacco Use Still Surprisingly Common
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Researchers See Stroke and Heart Disease Risk in Young Marijuana Users
Although marijuana use, whether for medical or recreational use, is legal in an increasing number of states, it is not without its drawbacks, according to two new studies. Researchers found that frequent marijuana use among young people was linked to an increased risk of stroke and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were more likely… Continue reading Researchers See Stroke and Heart Disease Risk in Young Marijuana Users
FDA Cracks Down on e-Cigarette Manufacturers
The federal Food and Drug Administration, saying that the use of e-cigarettes has become an “epidemic” among young people, has taken action against 1,300 retailers and five major manufacturers for “their roles in perpetuating youth access.” It is the largest enforcement action in the agency’s history, the FDA said in a news release. The agency… Continue reading FDA Cracks Down on e-Cigarette Manufacturers
New Policy Statements Urge Strong Regulations of E-Cigarettes
Parents and grandparents, take note! While adolescent use of tobacco has declined since the 1970s, e-cigarettes are threatening to addict a new generation to nicotine. In a comprehensive set of policies issued during its National Conference & Exhibition in October 2015 in Washington D.C., the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) presented extensive recommendations to protect… Continue reading New Policy Statements Urge Strong Regulations of E-Cigarettes