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.
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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.
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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.
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Youth Vaping Increases Long-term Nicotine Seeking
Early exposure to e-cigarette vapor may alter the brain’s reward system well into adulthood, according to new research.
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Teen Nicotine Use Linked to Increased Mental Health Issues
Nicotine exposure, including from e-cigarettes and pouches, may heighten the risk of anxiety and depression in teens, particularly in girls.
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FDA Authorizes 11 Flavored Nicotine Pouches
The latest round of products brings the total number of FDA-authorized flavored nicotine pouches to 43.
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Using E-cigarettes for Smoking Cessation
A new paper in JAMA provides the first US recommendations for clinicians on integrating nicotine e-cigarettes into smoking cessation plans.
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Capping Nicotine Levels Could Prevent Millions of Deaths
A Rutgers Health study indicates that capping nicotine levels could eliminate smoking disparities and provide a trillion-dollar boost to the US economy.
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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.
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FDA Authorizes 4 More Flavored Nicotine Pouches
There are now 30 flavored nicotine pouch products authorized for sale by the FDA, but some health organizations have expressed concerns for potential youth adoption.
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Vaping or Smoking Reduced Fitness in Young People by 15%
Young people who vape or smoke experience reduced breathing efficiency and blood vessel functionality compared to non-users.
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Smartphone-based Financial Incentives to Help Pregnant Women Quit Smoking
A smartphone-based program uses financial rewards to improve smoking cessation rates among pregnant individuals in rural areas.
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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.
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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.
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Herbal Cigarettes May Be More Harmful Than Tobacco
A study shows that tobacco-free “herbal” cigarettes produce high levels of fine particles and molecules that can damage lung tissue.
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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.
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Teens: Cannabis Less Harmful Than Vapes, Alcohol
A study of more than 175,000 students found that teens consistently perceive cannabis as lower risk than nicotine products and alcohol, with perceived harm declining as students age.
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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.
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Teen Vaping Curbed by Public Health, EVALI News Reporting
2019 was a turning point in youth vaping, as aggressive public health campaigns and extensive news coverage of e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) effectively curbed teen use.
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Vapes Now Top Nicotine Threat for Children Under Five
A study of over 92,000 incidents shows a 243% surge in e-cigarette exposures among toddlers, often involving direct inhalation from devices.
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Could a Ban on Disposable Vapes Lead to More Cigarette Smoking?
A 2025 ban on disposable vapes in the United Kingdom may be pushing some users to smoke cigarettes instead, according to a youth survey.
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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.
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School-based Anti-tobacco Program Reduced Youth Smoking, Vaping
Statewide study finds students in funded schools were significantly less likely to smoke or vape than counterparts in schools without funding.
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Teen Drug Use Remains Low
Abstention from drug use remains at an historic high for teens, according to an annual survey of US adolescents.
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Confusion Over Nicotine’s Addictiveness
Rutgers Health research confirms confusion about the different mechanisms that make nicotine and tobacco addictive.
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