How wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains

Fires in Canada have sent smoke across several US states, leaving cities like Denver with some of the worst air quality in the world – even far from the actual flames.

Christopher T. Migliaccio, Research Associate Professor in Toxicology, University of Montana • conversation
May 22, 2023 ~7 min

Study clarifies hearing problems in older adults

Some estimates find that at least 50% of adults over 75 develop hearing problems. A new study sheds light on why.

Yale • futurity
May 18, 2023 ~4 min


Trend showing decline in health of younger adults draws concern

Researchers find hypertension, diabetes, and obesity worsened across the board in study group of people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, with racial and ethnic disparities present.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 7, 2023 ~7 min

Vaping can effectively help adults stop smoking

Should e-cigarettes, or vapes be accepted more widely as a an effective way to treat adult nicotine addiction? Researchers say "yes."

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 22, 2023 ~5 min

Can CBD help smokers quit?

Cannabidiol, or CBD, slows nicotine metabolism, a new study shows. That means it could help smokers curb the urge for that next cigarette.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Feb. 16, 2023 ~4 min

Lung cancer rates have decreased for the Marlboro Man, but have risen steeply for nonsmokers and young women – an oncologist explains why

While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. New screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.

Estelamari Rodriguez, Associate Director of Community Outreach in Thoracic Oncology, University of Miami • conversation
Feb. 1, 2023 ~7 min

2,300 genes predict alcohol and tobacco use

New research identifies more than 2,300 genes predicting alcohol and tobacco use after analyzing data from more than 3.4 million people.

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
Dec. 7, 2022 ~6 min

Rare disease finding sheds light on head and neck cancer

New research clarifies why people with a rare genetic disease called Fanconi anemia are at higher risk of an aggressive head and neck cancer.

Rockefeller University • futurity
Dec. 7, 2022 ~8 min


2,300 genes predict alcohol and tobacco use

New research identifies more than 2,300 genes predicting alcohol and tobacco use after analyzing data from more than 3.4 million people.

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
Dec. 7, 2022 ~6 min

Taking anti-smoking med longer before quitting doesn’t help

Taking a smoking cessation drug for a longer time before quitting tobacco use doesn't significantly up the chance it will work long-term.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
Nov. 29, 2022 ~6 min

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