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
Electronic cigarettes use may pose lower cardiovascular risks in people living with HIV compared to tobacco cigarette use, new UCLA-led research shows. The study, published in JAHA, uses a novel laboratory model to examine the early stages of atherogenesis-the buildup of fats and cholesterol in the arteries. The findings suggest that electronic cigarettes (ECs) have a … Read more
New research suggests that while vaping can increase plaque and inflammation, its effects on gum disease remain unclear. Should vapers be worried? Here’s what the latest science reveals. Study: The impact of e-cigarette use on periodontal health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: My Ocean Production / Shutterstock Bleeding gums and tooth loss might seem like … Read more