NIH Grant Funds Study on Effects of Prenatal Vaping Exposure
Wayne State University researchers are investigating how prenatal vaping exposure alters infant lung immunity and increases infection risks.
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NIH Grant Funds Study on Effects of Prenatal Vaping Exposure
Wayne State University researchers are investigating how prenatal vaping exposure alters infant lung immunity and increases infection risks.
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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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Vaping Linked to Respiratory Issues
Young people who vape are more likely to experience breathing problems, including cough, wheezing, bronchitis symptoms, and asthma attacks.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Rural vs Urban Teen Smoking
Socioeconomic disadvantage in rural neighborhoods increases the likelihood of adolescent cigarette use, highlighting a distinct rural-urban divide in healthcare outcomes.
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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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E-cigarette Taxes Reduced Vaping Rates Without Increasing Adult Smoking
Higher prices for vaping products effectively reduced use without driving adults toward traditional cigarettes.
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Flavored Tobacco Bans Linked to Reduced Youth Vaping Rates
A study of 2.8 million California students indicates that local sales restrictions on flavored products decrease e-cigarette use without shifting adolescents to traditional cigarettes.
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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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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.
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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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Young Adults Mix Cannabis with Nicotine, Tobacco
Simultaneous use of cannabis with nicotine and tobacco products is common, especially among young adults who vape.
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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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Young Adults Using Cannabis as a Sleep Aid
Eighteen percent of young adults aged 19-30 years old used cannabis for sleep, with higher use reported among women.
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