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This Is Your Brain on Drugs (Really)Readers of a certain age will know the reference.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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What Makes an E-Cig Taste Good May Also Make It ToxicWith names like "Banana Pudding," "Blueberry Cinnamon-Streusel Muffin" and "Butter Crunch," the flavoring ingredients in electronic cigarettes sound not only harmless but immensely appealing.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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The FDA Wants to Take Nicotine Out of Tobacco. How Do You Do That?The FDA is taking steps to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes. But exactly how do you take the nicotine out of tobacco?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Why You May Want to Avoid Drinking Piping-Hot TeaA word of caution to tea lovers: Let your cuppa cool a bit before taking a sip.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Are 'Heat-Not-Burn' Tobacco Products Safer Than Cigarettes?A new tobacco device, known as IQOS, could soon be sold in the U.S. But is it safer than a regular cigarette? An FDA panel has weighed in.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Teen Cigarette Use Drops, But Marijuana & Vaping Rates Stay HighU.S. officials remain concerned about teen marijuana use — which increased in the past year — and vaping, which is common, according to a new survey.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Should People Who Can't Quit Smoking Switch to E-Cigarettes?Switching to e-cigarettes won't solve all the health problems smokers face, but how do they stack up compared to regular cigarettes?
By Dan Robitzski Published
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One-Quarter of Cancer Patients Use Medical Marijuana, Study FindsBy Sara G. Miller Published
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Marijuana's Popularity Among US Adults Continues to Grow. Here's WhyMarijuana's popularity among American adults is on the rise — and use of the recreational drug is expected to continue to increase, according to several surveys.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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