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E-cigarette use soared, smoking rate fell among US youth in 2014: CDC WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Electronic cigarette use among U.S. middle and high school students tripled in 2014 while cigarette use fell to record lows, according to provocative new data that is likely to intensify debate over whether e-cigarettes are a boon or ...
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UPDATE 1-E-cig use soared, cigarette use fell among US youth in 2014-CDC (Adds comment from Logic Technology). By Toni Clarke. WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Electronic cigarette use among U.S. middle and high school students tripled in 2014 while cigarette use fell to record lows, according to provocative new data that is ...
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High school, middle school kids now use more e-cigs than tobacco: CDC The number of middle and high school students using electronic cigarettes tripled between 2013 and 2014, according to government figures released Thursday, a startling increase that public health officials fear could reverse decades of efforts combating the ...
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CDC reveals "alarming" news about teen e-cigarette use Teenage use of electronic cigarettes has tripled in the last year. It is a trend that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls "alarming.
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Teen use of e-cigarettes continues to soar, alarming many experts The use of electronic cigarettes by high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014 - a surprising boom that threatens to wipe out hard-won gains in the fight against teen smoking, a new government report says.
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Study: High school smoking falls, e-cigarette use booms E A CDC study says more teens are puffing electronic cigarettes and hookahs, offsetting the use of traditional nicotine products like cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing tobacco.
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E-Cigarettes May Not Help Smokers Quit Tobacco, Study Finds THURSDAY, April 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- While some proponents of "vaping" claim that smokers who try e-cigarettes may use them as a bridge to quitting smoking, a new study finds that the opposite may true.
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Teen Vaping Triples: E-Cigarettes, Hookahs Threaten Drop in Teen Tobacco Use Three times as many middle school and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2014 than in 2013, according to an annual survey on youth tobacco use conducted by the CDC and FDA and published yesterday.
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Study: Common Hormone Plays Role in Canine-Human Bond Dogs serve in the military, work with police and assist the disabled. They have been by our side for thousands of years, serving as companions and loyal friends.
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Use of E-Cigarettes Rises Sharply Among Teenagers, Report Says Kenny, a high school senior in Weston, Fla., likes to puff e-cigarettes during study sessions with friends after school. James, a senior in Fauquier County, Va.
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Study: High School Smoking Hit New Low As E-Cigarettes Boomed New York (AP) - Teen smoking hit a new low last year while the popularity of electronic cigarettes and water pipes boomed, a government report shows.
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Dogs and people bond through eye contact Dog owners often talk about their pets like they're part of the family. In fact, it often seems as though the family pooch is seen as another one of the kids.
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Study: High school smoking falls; e-cigarette use booms NEW YORK - Teen smoking hit a new low last year while the popularity of electronic cigarettes and water pipes boomed, a government report shows.
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E-cigarette use triples among teenagers, feds say The use of e-cigarettes, commonly referred to as "vaping" by teenagers, tripled in 2014, according to a survey by the federal government.
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Teen e-cigarette use triples, but cigarette smoking falls Electronic cigarette use among U.S. middle and high school students tripled in 2014 while cigarette use fell to record lows, according to provocative new data that is likely to intensify debate over whether e-cigarettes are a boon or bane to public health.
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Electronic cigarettes make it harder, not easier, to quit Critics of e-cigs are been calling for stronger regulations to curb sales to minors and limit the marketing of vaporizers. By Brooks Hays | April 16, 2015 at 6:14 PM.
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Harsh Northeast winter no hindrance to hungry ticks ALBANY, N.Y. - The Northeast may have just escaped one of the coldest and snowiest winters to date, but that still will not reduce the risk of Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses.
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Harsh winter no hindrance to hungry ticks ALBANY >> Think you're safe from ticks because the harsh winter froze them or because you haven't been trekking through the woods?
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Can ticks be harmful during pregnancy? According to experts, this year will see a significant influx of ticks due to the harsh winter and strong spring season that is expected in many areas of the country.
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E-cigarettes 'increase smokers' dependence on nicotine' - experts E-cigarettes may actually increase smokers' dependence on nicotine rather than help them to quit smoking, the Irish Cancer Society has warned.
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Here's What Happens When You Crack Your Knuckles There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who feel a great relief from cracking their knuckles, and those who squirm at just the thought of it.
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Harsh Northeast winter no hindrance to hungry ticks FILE - This is a March 2002 file photo of a deer tick under a microscope in the entomology lab at the University of Rhode Island in South Kingstown, R.I.
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Testing ramped up for rare, but potentially fatal tick-borne virus OTTAWA - Health officials in Canada are expanding their monitoring of ticks for an extremely rare but potentially deadly virus after a dramatic rise in the number of cases of the disease south of the border.
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Ticks carrying Lyme out in force after snowy winter People infected with Lyme disease often have a rash that looks like a bullseye target and expands from the bite. Researchers are warning that the Lyme-carrying tick population has increased after a snowy winter.
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Premier League footballers are joining forces against ebola Football is famous for the astronomical wealth of its elite players, rather than for its altruism. Nor in general, is it linked to noble causes.
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Thousands of US Midwest dogs infected with Asian flu variety CHICAGO (Reuters) - A new strain of dog flu from Asia that started infecting pets in Chicago this January has spread to thousands of dogs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana and killed six, animal health officials said.
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E-Cigarette Users Less Likely to Quit Smoking, Study Says nito100/iSTock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Companies sell e-cigarettes as a bridge to quitting tobacco, but according to a new study, smokers who have used e-cigarettes are less likely to quit smoking or decrease their cigarette consumption.
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Cancer Society concerned about e-cigarettes The Irish Cancer Society (ICS) has expressed concern that e-cigarettes may actually increase smokers' dependence on nicotine. It made the claim after a new poll revealed that two-thirds of e-cigarette users also smoke conventional cigarettes.
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Those puppy eyes can help a dog bond with owner, study finds NEW YORK -- Oh, those puppy eyes. Just by gazing at their owners, dogs can trigger a response in their masters' brains that helps them bond, a study says.
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E-cigarette smokers may not to quit Smoking According to a recent study by the University of California School of Medicine, San Diego, is that people who smoke electronic cigarette are less likely to quit smoking.
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E-Cigarette Smokers Less Likely To Quit Smoking, Study Claims A recent e-cig study claims that smokers using electronic cigarettes are 49 percent less likely to quit smoking and 59 percent less likely to quit smoking compared to smokers who never used e-cigarettes.
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Dog flu epidemic has owners worried about pet's health THE CASE OF SHAYNA HUBERS. HOW PROSECUTORS ARE SAYING HER STORY DOESN'T ADD UP. DOGS GETTING SICK BY THE HUNDREDS AND DOG OWNERS CONCERNED IF THERE BEST FRIEND COULD BE NEXT.
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Sugary drinks may reduce stress levels, study suggests Sugar-sweetened beverages like soda or juice can reduce stress responses in the brain while diet aspartame-sweetened drinks do not, a study from The University of California suggests.
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Puppy love hormone boosts Fido's bond to owner A dog wins a place in its owner's heart through mutual affectionate gazes, say scientists, who suspect a hormone reinforces the bond the same way parents connect with their babies.
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How did dogs become man's best friend? Eye contact, study suggests. Animal cognition experts from Azabu University in Japan offer neurological evidence to explain why humans and dogs get along so well.
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Humans Can't Resist Those Puppy-Dog Eyes THURSDAY, April 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- When humans and their four-legged, furry best friends look into one another's eyes, there is biological evidence that their bond strengthens, researchers report.
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The reason we can't resist puppy dog eyes explained They're said to be man's best friend. Now we may know why, and it's all down to those irresistible puppy dog eyes. Scientists say when an owner looks its pet in the eye it can lead to an increase in a hormone which ignites feelings of love.
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AstraZeneca lung cancer drug delays disease by more than a year LONDON (Reuters) - An experimental lung cancer pill from AstraZeneca delays disease progression by more than a year, according to new data presented at a medical meeting on Friday.
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Study reveals hormonal link between dogs and humans Dogs are called "man's best friend"— women's, too— and scientists say the bond between people and their pooches may be deeper than you might think.
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Unbroken: Husband and wife, with two little girls battle rare cancers A young couple in their 30s, both diagnosed with rare cancers, are unbroken in their fight to survive and raise their children. Published at 6:01 am ET, Thu Apr 16 2015.
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Walking improves health outcomes for prostate cancer survivors "This study shows that you don't have to engage in high-impact, vigorous activities to improve your quality of life after a prostate cancer diagnosis," said lead study author Siobhan Phillips.
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Rabies spread by dogs 'kills 60000 people a year' A British-led study has found almost 60,000 people die every year from rabies transmitted by dogs. The report is the first to consider the impact of canine-spread rabies in terms of deaths and the economic costs of the disease around the world.
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Ebola Nations Request Debt Cancellation and Billions in Aid The countries in West Africa affected most by the Ebola outbreak are asking donors to cancel their debts and give them $5 billion to $6 billion in aid over two years.
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'Preventable rabies kills 160 people per day' Around 59,000 people die every year from rabies transmitted by dogs, with the poorer regions of the world worst affected, says a report by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control.
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Your medical marijuana questions answered (CNN) In case you haven't noticed, we're in the midst of a medical marijuana revolution. Given the amount of questions and mystery surrounding the science behind it, Dr.
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AstraZeneca lung cancer drug delays disease by more than a year An experimental lung cancer pill from AstraZeneca delays disease progression by more than a year, according to new data presented at a medical meeting on Friday.
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Obesity link to prostate cancer may vary by race (Reuters Health) - Obesity may be partly responsible for higher rates of prostate cancer observed among African American men, suggests a new U.S.
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Dogs and humans: Research finds chemistry and gaze deepen the bond The long, loving gazes; the ritualized, often high-pitched, expressions of affection; the heroic self-sacrifice one would readily endure for the other: What is it about the bond between a human and their dog that is not like the relationship between parent and ...
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Georgia governor signs law legalizing medical marijuana ATLANTA (Reuters) - People with seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis and other illnesses will be allowed to use a non-smoking form of medical marijuana in Georgia after the state's Republican governor signed a measure legalizing the drug on Thursday.
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Study finds health risk in vaping fluid flavor chemicals, urges regulation In a study out today in Tobacco Control, a publication of the British Medical Association, a team led by Portland State University professor James F. Pankow found high levels of flavor chemicals in some e-cigarette fluids.
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