Category: Smoking

Smoking

Worse COPD Outcomes With Combined Cigarette, Biomass Smoke

Combined cigarette and biomass smoke exposure was associated with worse COPD outcomes, including more severe exacerbations.

Smoking

Cannabis Use, Nicotine Vaping Remain at Record Highs

National survey data show inhaled cannabis and nicotine use remain elevated among adults while traditional cigarette smoking reaches historic lows.

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.

Tobacco

Youth Vaping and Early Nicotine Use Surge

While traditional cigarette smoking has dropped, overall nicotine exposure is shifting toward alternative products such as e-cigarettes, with youth starting at earlier ages.

Vaping & E-Cigarettes

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.

Nicotine Alternatives

FDA Authorizes 11 Flavored Nicotine Pouches

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