Category: Smoking

Smoking

1-in-9 Seniors Using Cannabis Qualify as Having a Disorder

More than 11% of adults aged 65 and older who used cannabis in the past year met clinical criteria for cannabis use disorder, with nearly a quarter presenting with moderate or severe cases.

Smoking

Garnering Public Support for Bans on Menthols, Flavored Cigars

Correcting misconceptions about tobacco sales restrictions could build community support and advance respiratory health initiatives.

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.

Tobacco

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.

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.