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Taking One Step Can Boost Your Odds Of Kicking A Drug Habit

FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — Folks fighting an addiction can boost their chances of success if they also drop the smokes, a new study says. Addicts who quit smoking have up to 42% better odds of recovery, ...

Flavor Restriction Policies Linked to Reductions in E-Cigarette Use

FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 – Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) flavor restriction policies are associated with reductions in e-cigarette use, according to a study published online July 30 in JAMA Network...

Bans on Flavored Vapes Have Pros And Cons, Study Finds

THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 — State bans on enticing flavors of e-cigarettes bring real benefits in terms of lowering vaping among adults of any age, new research finds. But it points to a downside, too: ...

Potentially Dangerous Modifications to E-Cigarettes Common

TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 – More than eight in 10 electronic cigarette users modify their device, often in potentially dangerous ways, according to a study published online July 9 in Scientific...

Many Young Vapers Make Potentially Dangerous Tweaks To Their Devices

FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 — Most teens and young adults who vape tinker with their devices, often in potentially dangerous ways, a new study says. More than 4 out of 5 young e-cigarette users have m...

FDA Approves Juul E-Cigs for Sale, Years After Ban Attempt

FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 — After years of legal battles and health concerns, Juul Labs has the go-ahead to sell some of its electronic cigarettes in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug A...

Vaporized Nicotine Products More Effective Than Nicotine Replacement Therapy

THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 – In a socially disadvantaged population, vaporized nicotine products (VNPs) are more effective than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for smoking cessation, according to a...

Nicotine Pouch Ingestions Surge Among Young Children

TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 — The number of young children who come across nicotine pouches and swallow them has surged in recent years, a new study says. Ingestions of nicotine pouches by children y...

Vaping Better At Helping Smokers Quit, Clinical Trial Indicates

TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 — Vaping might be more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies in helping people quit smoking, a new Australian study says. Six-month smoking abstinence rates ...

Disposable Vapes Release Toxic Metals, Lab Study Says

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 — People using cheap disposable vape devices are likely inhaling high levels of toxic metals with every puff, a recent study says. After a few hundred puffs, some disposable v...

Trying to Quit Smoking? These Expert-Backed Tips Can Help

THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the majority of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who smoked cigarettes wanted to quit; a...

Adolescent Vaping of THC, Cannabidiol, Synthetic Cannabinoids Increasing

WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 – Adolescent vaping of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, and synthetic cannabinoids increased significantly from 2021 to 2023, according to a study published online...

From Transgender Care To Vaping: Key Takeaways From SCOTUS 2025 Term

FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 — From allowing states to ban gender-transition care and sales of flavored vapes to minors to rolling back the landmark Clean Air Act, the U.S. Supreme Court had a consequential ...

Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 — THC-infused gummies and vape pens will stay legal in Texas — at least for now. Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have banned the sale and use of THC con...

Artificial Sweetener Neotame Found in Most E-Cigarettes

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 – The artificial sweetener neotame is ubiquitous in popular disposable e-cigarettes, according to a research letter published online June 2 in the Journal of the American ...

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