Category: Smoking

Smoking

Frequent Cannabis Use Tied to More Severe Epileptic Seizures

Adults with drug-resistant epilepsy who consume cannabis frequently develop medication resistance faster and experience more convulsive episodes.

Smoking

Youth Vaping Prevention Initiative Wins ELF Award

A Dutch program focused on youth vaping prevention earned the 2026 European Lung Foundation (ELF) Award at ERS 2026.

Smoking

FDA Authorizes 11 Flavored Nicotine Pouches

The latest round of products brings the total number of FDA-authorized flavored nicotine pouches to 43.

Tobacco

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Children

Secondhand tobacco smoke increased sleep interruptions in pediatric patients, even when traditional apnea measures remain unchanged.

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.