Category: Smoking

Smoking

Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Availability Remains Low

Only one-third (33%) of surveyed Americans were aware that low-dose CT scans are available individuals at high-risk of lung cancer.

Smoking

GLP-1s Tied to Lower Risk of Substance Use Disorders

A study of 142,000 patients suggests GLP-1 medications may influence brain pathways involved in cravings for nicotine, opioids, and alcohol.

Smoking

FDA Approves More Vaping Products

The FDA authorized the marketing of four Glas electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) through the premarket tobacco product application pathway.

Tobacco

Smoking Associated with Lower Parkinson’s Risk

Currently smoking is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of death.

Vaping & E-Cigarettes

Secondhand Vape Plumes Could Form Lung-damaging Radicals

A chemical cocktail of metal nanoparticles and reactive peroxides in aged e-cigarette aerosols creates a unique profile of respiratory health risks.

Nicotine Alternatives

Positive Data for Inhaled Nicotine Replacement Therapy

A Phase 1 clinical trial of Qnovia's RespiRx handheld inhalable nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) revealed cigarette-comparable nicotine delivery with favorable safety profile.