Asymptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease and Increased Risk for Mortality, CV Outcomes
A study was conducted to examine the risk for adverse cardiovascular events in patients with asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease and various CV risk factors.
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Not Reduced With Dual Use of E-Cigarettes, Smoking
Dual use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and smoking is not associated with a significant reduction in the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
New Law Allows FDA to Police E-Cigarettes Made With Synthetic Nicotine
A new law will ensure that vaping companies making electronic cigarettes using synthetic nicotine, in fruit flavors that appeal to teenagers.
Decrease in Youth Smoking Menthol Cigarettes After Cigarette Ban
The proportion of young smokers who smoke menthol cigarettes decreased after implementation of a menthol cigarette ban in England in May 2020.
Smoking Habits Unchanged During COVID-19 Pandemic
The study authors searched several databases to find correlations between tobacco smoking and COVID-19 during the pre-vaccination phase of the pandemic.
Cigarette Smoking Down for Adults With Behavioral Health Conditions
There were significant reductions in the prevalence of self-reported cigarette smoking among U.S. adults with major depressive episode (MDE), substance use disorder (SUD), or both between 2006 and 2019.
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Decreases Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease
A prospective cohort study was conducted to determine the relationship between multiple modifiable lifestyle factors and risk for peripheral artery disease.
E-Cigarette Use Linked to Increased Odds of Prediabetes
Use of electronic cigarettes is associated with an increased likelihood of prediabetes.
Prevalence of Fragility Fractures Up With E-Cigarette Use
Among U.S. adults, prevalence of fragility fractures increased for former and current e-cigarette users compared with never users
Recent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Sleep Duration
Likelihood of being at extremes of nightly sleep duration further increased with heavy cannabis use
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