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Archeologists excavating a remote site in northwestern Utah have discovered the oldest evidence of tobacco use, dating back more than 12,000 years. The find is almost 9,000 years older than prior evidence of ancient tobacco use.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Oldest evidence of human tobacco use dates back 12,000 years
A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University has found traces of hundreds of unknown chemicals in electronic cigarette vaping liquid and aerosols. The study details a huge array of unidentified chemicals, plus a handful of kno… Continue reading Nearly 2,000 unknown chemicals found in vape liquids and e-cig aerosols
New research, led by anthropologists from Washington State University (WSU), has deployed a novel analytical technique to reveal undiscovered compounds in an ancient Maya drug container previously thought to only be used for tobacco. As well as demonst… Continue reading Contents of ancient Maya drug vessels revealed by new analytic method
When you’re trying to establish who was present when a crime was committed, every little clue helps. That’s where a newly repurposed forensic technique comes in, as it can determine if oral fluid comes from a smoker or non-smoker.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Forensic tech shows if samples come from smokers
After over a decade of legal and political battles, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally issued a conclusive new ruling regarding health warnings on cigarette packs and advertisements. The 11 new warnings will fill 50 percent of the pa… Continue reading Graphic tobacco warnings coming to US after courts forced FDA action
A new study is offering the most comprehensive real-world demonstration of how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can spread throughout indoor environments from cigarette smokers’ clothing and bodies. Often referred to as third-hand smoke, the research … Continue reading New Yale study rekindles debate over dangers of third-hand smoke
A new study, led by researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine, has found e-cigarettes can damage human blood vessel cells and potentially increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. The study revealed some e-cigarette flavoring liqui… Continue reading Stanford study suggests e-cigarette flavorings can damage blood vessel cells
When I read old books, I like to look for predictions of the future. Since we are living in that future, it is fun to see how they did. Case in point: I have a copy of “The New Wonder Book of Knowledge”, an anthology from 1941. This was the …read more
Does nicotine have you in its addictive grip? Chinese researchers have found that you might be helped with an SMS-based intervention. Continue reading Nagging text messages can help you to quit smoking
Smokers with Macs: help is on the way. Continue reading This Plugin Helps You Quit Smoking By Showing You How Much Money You’ve Saved