Category: Smoking

Smoking

Smoking Linked to Increased Loneliness, Social Isolation

Smoking is not a social habit and leads to increased loneliness, according to a Europe-wide study presented at ERS 2026.

Smoking

Postnatal Smoking: Health Visitor Support Keeps Mothers Smoke-free

Specialized support from healthcare professionals significantly reduces smoking relapse rates in the year following childbirth.

Smoking

Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Did Not Increase Smoking Frequency

A systematic review of 17 clinical trials found that smokers did not inhale more or smoke more cigarettes when using low-nicotine products.

Tobacco

National Youth Tobacco Survey Reveals Youth Tobacco Use Reaches Historic Lows

Data from 2022 to 2025 indicate that current tobacco use, including e-cigarettes and cigarettes, has decreased among US middle and high school students.

Vaping & E-Cigarettes

FDA Campaign Prevents 444,000 Youth From Starting E-cigarette Use

New research shows "The Real Cost" educational efforts blocked millions in illegal e-cigarette sales and shifted youth attitudes toward nicotine addiction.

Nicotine Alternatives

FDA Authorizes Flavored Zyn Nicotine Pouches Despite Youth Risks

The FDA authorized 20 Zyn nicotine pouches, including 10 flavored products, despite concerns from health experts over increased youth use.