A study in Pediatrics suggested teenagers are more likely to start smoking after viewing tobacco marketing online. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 12,000 teens. They found non-users had a 26-percent higher chance of trying a tobacco product after watching online videos or using social networking sites to view tobacco products.
A small study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, revealed people given e-cigarettes smoked less and were more likely to quit, compared to people who smoke traditional cigarettes. Researchers cautioned e-cigarettes can also act as a “gateway” to smoking for some users.
Blueberries may one day lead to a treatment for cervical cancer. Scientists at the University of Missouri went into the lab to test whether blueberry extract could make cancer cells more responsive to radiation therapy. They found the combination decreased cancer cells by 70-percent. Researchers hope to eventually test the blueberry extract on humans to see if it can help cancer patients.
Sources :
1 – Pediatrics
2 – Cancer Epidemiology
3 – University of Missouri School of Medicine
