Search Result For: vaping cessation
Date: 2025/04/25 - 00:32
Cancer-Related Deaths Declining in U.S., But Diagnoses In Women Are Rising
A report shows a steady decline in cancer-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 20 years, but an increase in diagnoses among women, especially those in racial minority and ethic groups.
Date: 2025/04/10 - 19:00
HHS Cuts Programs That Help People Quit Smoking: What Are the Health Impacts?
The HHS has gutted key programs that help people quit smoking, including the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health. Experts say the federal cuts could increase smoking rates, related disease burden, and treatment costs.
Date: 2025/03/08 - 02:32
Vaping Not Effective for Smoking Cessation. Here's What Will Help Instead
A new study found that vaping nicotine is not an effective way to quit smoking cigarettes. People who vape and smoke cigarettes are less likely to quit than people who only smoke cigarettes.
Date: 2025/02/24 - 18:31
2 out of 25 lifestyle and environmental factors affect aging the most, study finds
Scientists found that out of 25 lifestyle and environmental factors, including smoking status, physical activity, and living conditions, two have the most influence on how we age.
Date: 2025/02/20 - 20:32
Heavy Smoking Linked to Unexplained Stroke in Young Adults, Study Finds
Researchers say the risk of an unexplained stroke is higher in younger adults who smoke, especially males and people ages 45 to 49. People who smoke the equivalent of 20 packs or more per year have even higher stroke risks.
Date: 2024/12/11 - 21:32
This Quitline Program Helped Nearly Half of Young Adults Stop Vaping
New research from RVO Health found that a quitline-based program led to vaping cessation in 45% of young adults. The quitline intervention that included nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) seemed most promising. This is the first randomized trial testing NRT for vaping cessation.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
80% of Strokes Are Preventable. Here's How to Reduce Your Risk
New guidelines for stroke prevention from the American Stroke Association highlight unique risk factors for women and how social determinants of health impact stroke risk. The new recommendations emphasize the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.