Research in Context March 24, 2026 Research leads to more effective medications and psychotherapies Alcohol and drug addiction can cause many harms. This Research in Context feature looks at research into the causes of addiction and new ways to treat it. Addiction affects millions of people nationwide. marjan4782 / Adobe Stock Addiction is a serious public … Read more
A new national analysis of NHIS data reveals a historic drop in cigarette smoking among U.S. adults while highlighting persistent tobacco use and widening disparities across demographic and occupational groups. Tobacco Product Use among U.S. Adults, 2023–2024. Image Credit: shisu_ka / Shutterstock In a recent report published in the journal NEJM Evidence, researcher Israel Agaku evaluated … Read more
A mouse study found that a father’s nicotine exposure can affect the offspring’s ability to process sugar and may contribute to diabetes risk, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. An estimated 40.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having diabetes … Read more
The disposable vapes ban in the UK could lead to young adults switching to alternative products, including cigarettes, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. In response to rising concerns about youth vaping, the UK Government introduced a ban on disposable vapes last year (from 1 June 2025). While the ban was … Read more
AUTHORITIES raided a large-scale illegal cigarette manufacturing plant in Mexico, Pampanga, resulting in the arrest of six Chinese citizens and the rescue of 65 Filipinos forced to work under “inhumane” conditions, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Thursday. A joint task force against illegal tobacco composed of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Secretary-General of the National Commission on Tobacco Control (YLKI) and the chair of the Empowered Consumer Forum Indonesia, Tulus Abadi, said that the average Indonesian in cities and villages allocates 10 to 11 percent of their total expenditure for cigarette purchases. “The budget is much higher than those allotted for food purchases, … Read more
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, most often caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to air pollutants. While there is no cure, progression can be slowed by reducing exposure to these factors. A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers uncovered another factor linked … Read more
A higher tax on cigarettes in low and middle-income countries can help to reduce child mortality, especially amongst the poorest children, a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in The Lancet Public Health suggests. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a tax of at least 75 percent on the retail price … Read more
A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led analysis of medical information gathered on a diverse group of almost 250,000 people over four years has significantly clarified the link between the “exclusive” use of e-cigarettes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as high blood pressure in a sub-group of adults 30 to 70 years of age. The … Read more
Mar 28, 2025 03:59 PM IST Smoking is a harmful habit that is known to cause multiple health complication, from cancer to lung diseases. Smoking cigarette is a harmful habit and can affect each and every part of the body. Prolonged tobacco consumption can lead to increased risk of cancer and heart diseases. In an … Read more