In the ongoing search for effective, evidence-based ways to help people quit smoking, public health researchers are turning their attention to a rapidly growing category of tobacco-free products: oral nicotine pouches. In the first Cochrane review on the topic, an initial analysis of available studies suggests that switching from combustible cigarettes to oral nicotine pouches reduces a user’s exposure to harmful substances, though the evidence is not yet clear on whether these products effectively help people quit smoking or vaping.
Read moreYouth tobacco use in New York State has fallen to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a new report from the State Department of Health. The “Tobacco Control Program StatShot,” based on data from the New York Youth Tobacco Survey, shows that overall tobacco use among high school students has dropped to 17%. This significant public health achievement is being highlighted as the Department marks the 25th anniversary of its comprehensive Tobacco Control Program.
Read moreThe UK government’s ban on disposable vapes, implemented on June 1st to curb youth vaping and environmental waste, appears to be failing, with a thriving black market undermining its effectiveness, according to new research. A survey conducted by online nicotine retailer Haypp has revealed that a staggering 62.5% of vapers are still using the now-illegal single-use devices, a figure that rises to 82% among those aged 25 to 34.
Read moreThe University of Birmingham is set to lead a major new research project, named EVALUATE, to investigate the long-term benefits and harms of vaping on respiratory health. The four-year cohort study, funded by a £1.46 million grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC), aims to address critical unanswered questions about the effects of prolonged e-cigarette use on the respiratory system.
Read moreThe world is smoking less, but the global tobacco epidemic is far from over, with one in five adults worldwide still addicted to tobacco, according to a new global trends report from the World Health Organization (WHO). While tobacco control efforts have successfully reduced the number of tobacco users from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024, the WHO warns that the tobacco industry is fighting back with new nicotine products, like e-cigarettes, which are aggressively targeting and hooking young people.
Read moreEurope now has the highest rate of tobacco use in the world, surpassing Southeast Asia, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The data from 2024 indicates that just under a quarter (24.1%) of people aged 15 and over in the WHO’s broader European region use tobacco. The report also highlights that European women have the highest global prevalence of tobacco use at 17.4%.
Read moreA staggering 93.6% of the e-cigarette market in Ukraine consists of illegal products, with the segment of disposable devices and cigarettes with reusable cartridges being almost entirely non-compliant, a new study by Kantar Ukraine has revealed. The research, commissioned by major tobacco manufacturers, highlights a critical lack of control and a thriving shadow economy for vaping products in the country.
Read moreAn individual may age biologically “faster” than their chronological age if their father began smoking during puberty, according to a new and compelling study. The research suggests that smoking in boys aged 15 or younger could cause epigenetic damage to developing sperm cells, with these effects then being passed on to their future children, influencing their rate of biological aging.
Read moreVapes should be sold in standardized, plain packaging to reduce their appeal to children and young people, a new study led by researchers at UCL and King’s College London suggests. The research found that while plain packs significantly lowered the perceived appeal of e-cigarettes among teenagers, they had a minimal effect on adults’ interest in using them as a tool to quit smoking.
Read moreYoung adult smokers aged 18 to 24 who correctly perceive vaping as less harmful than smoking traditional tobacco are more likely to successfully quit cigarettes, according to a new British study published in the Oxford Academic journal, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. The six-year cohort study, which followed over 3,000 young adults in England, provides significant evidence that understanding the relative risks of nicotine products can directly influence healthier behaviors.
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