Statewide bans on flavored e-cigarettes may have an unintended and concerning consequence: pushing young adults back to smoking traditional cigarettes. A new study analyzing data from various sources, including the National Youth Tobacco Survey, found that while these flavor bans did not significantly affect e-cigarette use among teens or young adults, they did lead to an increase in conventional cigarette smoking for users aged 18 to 24.
Read moreFor the first time on record, more people in Britain now vape than smoke traditional cigarettes, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The 2024 figures show that one in ten people aged 16 and over (10%) use e-cigarettes regularly, compared with 9.1% who smoke cigarettes. This translates to approximately 5.4 million vapers versus 4.9 million smokers across the nation.
Read moreA new analytical study from Kazakhstan’s “Strategy” Public Fund has concluded that the country’s increasingly strict, prohibition-focused anti-tobacco measures have failed to significantly reduce the number of smokers. The research, which analyzed regulatory changes and smoking prevalence from recent years, argues that a “zero-tolerance” approach that equates all nicotine products has pushed the market into the shadows, cost the state budget, and stalled public health progress. Instead, the fund advocates for adopting a risk-differentiated, harm reduction strategy, citing positive results in countries like the UK, New Zealand, Sweden, and Japan.
Read moreWhile overall rates of youth nicotine vaping in the U.S. have declined since 2019, new research from the University of Southern California (USC) reveals a concerning trend: those who continue to vape are showing signs of worsening addiction and are struggling more to quit. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, highlights a growing dependency among a core group of young users.
Read moreFor anyone who has taken on the challenge of quitting smoking, whether through a dedicated campaign like the UK’s “Stoptober” or on their own, the journey is often filled with temptation. A common thought might be, “What’s the harm in just one cigarette after a month of quitting?” While it may seem like a minor slip-up, understanding what a single cigarette does to your body can be a powerful motivator to stay on track. This guide explores the immediate effects of a relapse, the remarkable benefits your body experiences when you quit, and expert advice on how to get back on course if you do have a cigarette.
Read moreThe use of oral nicotine pouches, particularly the popular brand Zyn, is surging among teenagers in a trend dubbed “zynning,” according to new research from the University of Southern California (USC). These small, tobacco-free pouches are placed between the gum and cheek to release nicotine, and their discreet, odorless nature is making them increasingly popular with youth.
Read moreTwo years after Quebec implemented a comprehensive flavor ban on vaping products, a new study reveals that the illegal market has surged, with 80% of vaping products now being non-compliant. The research by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) shows the use of prohibited flavors climbed from 67% in September 2024 to 80% in June 2025, an increase of nearly 20% in just ten months. This highlights the failure of the current provincial measures to control the market and protect youth.
Read moreIn the expansive world of modern wellness, cannabidiol, or CBD, has been widely embraced as a natural, non-intoxicating panacea for a host of ailments. Infused into everything from gummy candies and fizzy seltzers to skincare serums and vapes, CBD is often pitched as a gentle, calming remedy with none of the stigma or psychoactive effects of its cousin, THC. The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp, opened the floodgates, and a multi-billion dollar industry was born. Even a 2018 World Health Organization report noted that CBD shows no signs of abuse or dependence potential in humans. For many, especially parents of anxious teens, this narrative is comforting. But as a physician and neuroscientist studying how CBD affects the developing brain, I must offer a different, more troubling perspective: we simply don’t know if it’s safe for adolescents, and emerging evidence suggests the potential for real, lasting harm.
Read moreNew evidence from an international research team at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies suggests that oral nicotine pouches could be a viable pathway for adult tobacco users to reduce harm. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, provides the first national estimate of daily nicotine pouch use among U.S. adults and indicates these products are primarily being used by individuals who have recently quit other forms of tobacco.
Read moreThe illegal market for electronic cigarettes, or vapes, generates nearly R$5.8 million per day (R$2.12 billion annually) in the state of São Paulo alone, according to a new study by the University of São Paulo’s School of Multidimensional Security (ESEM-USP). Despite a nationwide ban on their sale and import by Brazil’s health agency, Anvisa, since 2009, the products are widely available and their use is expanding.
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