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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 ...

Text-Only, Health-Harm E-Cigarette Warnings Increase Beliefs in Addictiveness

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 – Text-only, health-harm warnings on electronic cigarettes are associated with increased beliefs about the harm and addictiveness of e-cigarettes, according to a review...

Vape Package Warnings Can Deter Use, But Current Rules Are Lacking

TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 — Warning labels placed on e-cigarettes can effectively discourage vaping, but the warning now required in the U.S. could be better, a new evidence review concludes. Warnings t...

Study Finds Powerful Sweetener in Vapes Marketed to Teens

TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 — A new study has found a super-sweet chemical in illegal flavored e-cigarettes that may make them more appealing to kids and teens. The sweetener, called neotame, is up to 13...

About 40% Of U.S. Smokers Struggle With Disability

FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 — About 2 of 5 smokers in the U.S. suffer from some form of disability, a new study says. And in 1 of 7, their disability is so severe it interferes with their daily lives, r...

Prevalence of Disability Up Over Twofold for Current Smokers

FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 – The prevalence of disability among adults who currently smoke cigarettes is more than twofold higher than that seen for never smokers, according to a study published online...

Pod-Style E-Cigarettes May Have Higher Abuse Liability Than Nicotine Gum

THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 – Modern pod-style electronic cigarette (ECIG) devices may have a higher abuse liability than nicotine gum in individuals with no history of cigarette smoking, according to a...

FDA and Border Officials Join Forces to Seize Vast Quantity of Illegal E-Cigarettes

THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 – In February of this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 2 million units of unauthorized electronic cigarette...

E-Cigarettes Reinforce Nicotine Addiction, Study Says

FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 — Pod-style e-cigarettes appear to be more addictive than nicotine gum, making it harder for vapers to kick the habit, a small-scale lab study has found. E-cigarettes reinforced n...

Standardized Branding of Disposable Vaping Devices Reduces Young People's Interest

FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 – Standardizing the color and branding of disposable vaping devices reduces young people’s interest in trying them, according to a study published online May 20 in Tobacco Co...

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