Smoking + Vaping Carry Same Health Risks as Smoking Only
Dual-use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes is not an effective way to safeguard health and more evidence that tobacco use is harmful, researchers report.
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Smoking + Vaping Carry Same Health Risks as Smoking Only
Dual-use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes is not an effective way to safeguard health and more evidence that tobacco use is harmful, researchers report.
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Smoking Cessation Study Targets Menthol Cigarettes
Researchers will test the best smoking cessation method for smokers of menthol cigarettes, which are the preferred type for nearly half of US smokers.
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FDA Campaign Prevented 444,000 Youth from Vaping
A study found evidence that an FDA campaign launched in 2018 contributed to the nearly 70% decline in vaping among American youth that has occurred since 2019.
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Vaping Not an Effective Smoking Cessation Aid
Data from over 6,000 smokers found that smoking cessation was 4.1% lower among daily vapers and 5.3% lower among non-daily vapers compared to non-vapers.
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UK’s NICE Recognizes Cytisine as Key Smoking Cessation Treatment
The 2025 NICE update includes Cytisine as a recommended smoking cessation treatment after its UK launch and a review of clinical evidence.
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Tobacco Industry Increases Efforts to Block Policies, Report Finds
The American Lung Association’s 2025 ‘State of Tobacco Control’ report states that the tobacco industry has increased its opposition to policies aimed at reducing tobacco use.
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Judge Halts FDA Rule on Graphic Warning Labels for Cigarettes
The court found merit in claims that the FDA likely exceeded its statutory authority by requiring more warnings than allowed under the Tobacco Control Act.
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Study Identifies Best Smoking Cessation Approach for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Screening
The study compared three smoking cessation approaches for lung cancer screening patients and found one outperformed the other methods by nearly two-fold.
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First Patient Dosed in Study of Nicotine Inhaler for Smoking Cessation
The phase 1 trial evaluates the nicotine inhaler as a smoking cessation therapy, aiming to improve nicotine delivery and support smokers in quitting.
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Smartwatch App Detects Smoking Movements and Sends Support to Help Users Quit
A feasibility study shows that a smartwatch app using motion sensors to detect smoking lapses could help users quit by delivering ‘just-in-time’ relapse prevention messages.
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New Campaign Aims to Help Young People Stick to Their New Year’s Resolution to Quit Nicotine
A survey from Truth Initiative reveals that 48% of young adults aged 18-24 are prioritizing quitting nicotine in their 2025 New Year’s resolutions.
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Smoking Plus Radon Exposure Ups Lung Cancer Risk
The American Lung Association emphasizes that smoking combined with radon exposure significantly increases lung cancer risk and is intensifying efforts to raise awareness through testing resources and smoking cessation support.
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Childhood Smoking Causes Early and Lasting Damage to Heart
Tobacco smoking from age 10 to 24 years was associated with 33% to 52% odds of premature structural and functional heart injury.
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Dual Vape and Cigarette Users Often Revert Back to Only Smoking
People who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit smoking, with many reverting to cigarette use over time, raising concerns about dual use as a smoking cessation strategy.
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Smoking Worsens Genetic Damage and Outcomes in Myelodysplastic Syndrome
A new study links smoking to increased genetic mutations, faster disease progression, and worse survival outcomes in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or precursor conditions.
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Unexpectedly High Quit Rates Found in Young Vapers Using Phone Support
A new study reveals surprising success in helping young vapers quit, with nearly half achieving cessation through phone-based quitline coaching.
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Alternative Nicotine Products Like Vapes and Snus Could Reduce Tobacco-Related Deaths, Study Finds
A new report highlights the potential of nicotine products like vapes, snus, and nicotine pouches to reduce tobacco-related deaths worldwide, showing evidence linking their use to declining cigarette smoking rates in several countries.
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FDA’s Graphic Cigarette Warnings Move Forward After Supreme Court Decision
The US Supreme Court has rejected a tobacco industry challenge to the FDA’s rule requiring graphic health warnings for cigarette packs and ads.
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New Surgeon General Report Links 1 in 5 US Deaths to Tobacco
The report estimates over 490,000 annual US deaths are linked to tobacco use and secondhand smoke and emphasizes the need to address persistent disparities in tobacco-related health outcomes.
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Smokers Switching to Vaping See Improved Respiratory Health
Smokers who fully switched to vaping saw better respiratory outcomes, but those who continued smoking while using e-cigarettes did not experience the same benefits.
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New Guidelines Aim to Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has released new patient guidelines offering evidence-based strategies to help individuals with cancer quit smoking.
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How Many Years Cancer Patients Gain by Quitting Smoking
New research examines survival benefits for cancer patients who quit smoking within the first six months after diagnosis, compared to those who quit later.
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NIH and FDA Officials Urge New Approaches to Help Smokers Quit
New commentary emphasizes that engagement across stakeholders is critical to accelerate smoking cessation and reduce smoking-related disease and death.
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Texts Help Teens Kick Vaping Habit
A randomized clinical trial shows teens are 35% more likely to quit vaping nicotine with an interactive, tailored text message program.
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