smoking Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

A person exhaling a large smoke cloud from their vape pen.

The Stitch

The dangers of vaping

November 21, 2024 lungs, nicotine, smoking, THC, thoracic surgery, Vaping

Dr. Shanda Blackmon says vaping can trap individuals in a cycle of addiction with serious health consequences.

Policywise

Cardiovascular disease and smoking: efforts should be continued to reduce smoking prevalence

July 12, 2024 Cardiovascular Disease, smoking, smoking-attributed cardiovascular disease (CVD) death rate, Tobacco

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the leading cause of death both globally and in the U.S. in 2019, with stroke and ischemic heart disease responsible for

A close-up showing smoke coming out of a lit cigarette.

Momentum

Unhealthy habits to shed

February 20, 2024 lifestyle, red meat, Sleep, smoking

Sometimes starting a new healthy habit can seem overwhelming. That is why cardiologists at Baylor College of Medicine say, instead, try cutting back on the

A doctor showing a model heart to a patient

The Stitch

7 Tips for a healthy heart from a heart surgeon

February 14, 2024 healthy heart, Heart month, smoking

Dr. Lauren Barron, Baylor Medicine heart surgeon, shares seven tips for keeping your heart healthy during Heart Month.

From The Labs

Carbon ultrafine particles accelerate lung cancer progression

November 29, 2022 carbon ultrafine particles, cigarette smoke, lung cancer, Metastasis, Research, smoking

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discover how airborne ultrafine particles in smoke can change a host’s defense against lung cancer.

Policywise

Holy smoke! Does income and the price of cigarettes impact use?

November 13, 2020 cardiovascular research, Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, smoking, Tobacco, Vaping

Drs. Al Rifai and Virani dicsuss their work on the frequency of vaping and smoking by annual household income and policy implicatations.

From The Labs

E-cigarettes disrupt lung function and raise risk of infection

September 10, 2019 E-Cigarettes, infection, lung disease, pneumonia, Research, smoking, Tobacco, Vaping

A study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine raises health concerns about the use of electronic cigarettes. Some e-cigarette-related studies have reported negative

Momentum

Three reasons to quit smoking before reconstructive breast surgery

October 30, 2015 Ana María Rodríguez, Breast Cancer, breast reconstruction, Cancer, Healthcare, Houston, Lung, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, smoking, smoking cessation, Surgery, Women's Health

Breast reconstruction can help breast cancer survivors feel physically and emotionally complete. New treatments, as well as improved reconstructive surgery techniques, mean that women who