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This Is Your Brain on Drugs (Really)

April 20, 2018 | Article

Readers of a certain age will know the reference.
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What Makes an E-Cig Taste Good May Also Make It Toxic

March 27, 2018 | Article

With names like "Banana Pudding," "Blueberry Cinnamon-Streusel Muffin" and "Butter Crunch," the flavoring ingredients in electronic cigarettes sound not only harmless but immensely appealing.
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The FDA Wants to Take Nicotine Out of Tobacco. How Do You Do That?

March 15, 2018 | Article

The FDA is taking steps to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes. But exactly how do you take the nicotine out of tobacco?
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Why You May Want to Avoid Drinking Piping-Hot Tea

February 05, 2018 | Article

A word of caution to tea lovers: Let your cuppa cool a bit before taking a sip.
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Are 'Heat-Not-Burn' Tobacco Products Safer Than Cigarettes?

January 25, 2018 | Article

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.
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Teen Cigarette Use Drops, But Marijuana & Vaping Rates Stay High

December 14, 2017 | Article

U.S. officials remain concerned about teen marijuana use — which increased in the past year — and vaping, which is common, according to a new survey.
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Should People Who Can't Quit Smoking Switch to E-Cigarettes?

October 03, 2017 | Article

Switching to e-cigarettes won't solve all the health problems smokers face, but how do they stack up compared to regular cigarettes?
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One-Quarter of Cancer Patients Use Medical Marijuana, Study Finds

September 25, 2017 | Article

One of the most well-known purported uses for medical marijuana is to alleviate symptoms related to cancer treatment, and a new study finds that use of the drug among cancer patients is not uncommon.
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Marijuana's Popularity Among US Adults Continues to Grow. Here's Why

August 10, 2017 | Article

Marijuana'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.
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Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Risk of Dying from High Blood Pressure

August 09, 2017 | Article

Smoking pot is often considered safer than smoking cigarettes, but a new study suggests that marijuana use may increase a person's risk of death from high blood pressure.
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