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Smoking Ups Stroke Risk for Young Women Young women who smoke are twice as likely to have a stroke as their nonsmoking peers, according to a new study. Gene Linked to Early Nicotine Addiction Researchers say a gene variant may be linked to positive reactions to a person's first cigarette, as well as nicotine addiction. Spouses of Smokers at Risk for Stroke Nonsmokers who are married to someone who smokes have a greatly increased risk for stroke, a finding that further underscores the dangers of secondhand smoke. Smokeless Tobacco Smokeless tobacco can be as harmful to your health as cigarettes. Breaking the Habit You may be surprised by some of the benefits from quitting smoking and how fast they arrive. Smoking: Drop the Habit Without Picking Up Weight Proven strategies for quitting smoking, including diet and exercise, can keep you smoke-free and prevent weight gain. Young Adults Mimic Smoking in Movies Watching smoking on screen makes young adults more likely to smoke themselves, researchers report in American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Smoke Cigarettes A fifth of U.S adults smoke cigarettes, and smoking rates are highest in Kentucky and lowest in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the CDC reports. U.S. Leads the World in Illegal Drug Use Despite tough anti-drug laws, a new survey shows the U.S. has the highest level of illegal drug use in the world. Teen Risk Behaviors Bad, but Better CDC: 18% of teens carry weapons, 20% report date violence, 7% attempted suicide, 65% don't exercise -- but overall risk behavior is down. Suicide Warning for Antismoking Drug Chantix Federal officials warn that the antismoking drug Chantix may be linked to suicides in some patients. Suicidal Thinking Reported With Chantix The FDA is investigating reports of suicidal thinking and aggressive and erratic behavior in people taking the quit-smoking drug Chantix. Snuff Not a Safe Tobacco Option Quitting smoking? A Univ. of Minnesota cancer expert advises against using smokeless tobacco and suggests nicotine replacement therapy. Smoking May Wreak Havoc on Sleep The effects of smoking may include worse sleep; overnight nicotine withdrawal may be why, Johns Hopkins University researchers report. Smoking May Turn on Lung Cancer Genes Heavy, long-time smoking promotes permanent genetic changes that can lead to lung cancer, researchers say. Smoking May Hamper Ear Health Smokers may be more likely than nonsmokers to have complications after middle-ear surgery, Vanderbilt Univ. doctors report. Smoking in Movies May Tempt Kids Kids aged 9-12 are more likely to if start smoking they see movies that show smoking, researchers report in the journal Pediatrics. Smoking-Cessation Aids Beat Cold Turkey Smoking cessation drugs and nicotine replacement therapies more than twice as effective as cold turkey at helping smokers quit. Smokers Often Quit for Social Reasons The decision to quit smoking is a personal one, but it is strongly influenced by the people around you -- even people you don't know, intriguing new research shows. Smokers and Lung Cancer: Gene Risk? Some smokers may be especially vulnerable to lung cancer because of a genetic variation in part of chromosome 15, new research shows. Secondhand Smoke: Damage in Mere Minutes A new study shows that brief secondhand smoke exposure causes blood vessel injury in healthy young adults and interferes with the activity of the cells that help repair such damage. Secondhand Smoke Damages Lungs New research links long-term exposure to secondhand smoke and early signs of lung damage. Report Links Teen Smoking, Depression Smoking cigarettes may make teens more susceptible to depression, alcohol abuse, and illegal drug use, a new report states. Quit Smoking: Death Risk Drops Fast The risk of dying from smoking-related causes drops significantly within just a few years of giving up cigarettes, even for long-time smokers, new research shows. Panel: New Tools Help Smokers Quit More people would quit smoking when doctors routinely offer counseling and medication -- and when health plans cover the expense, says a Health and Human Services panel.

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