Health warnings on vapes changed people’s choices, but there was a catch
When nearly 3,000 Canadians faced hypothetical choices between vape pods, heated tobacco, and cigarettes, researchers tested whether warnings,…
Smart vapes with financial rewards may raise addiction risks
Vaping products are becoming smarter – and potentially more addictive. Some new devices now reward users with cryptocurrency…
Social media messages could empower parents to prevent teen vaping
Parents are an important line of defense against teen vaping, yet many lack the knowledge and tools needed…
Breastmilk from cannabis users showed differences, but cannabis may not be the whole story
With just two human studies directly examining how cannabis use relates to breast milk nutrients and immune components,…
Noncombustible nicotine products replace cigarette use among young adults
As cigarette smoking reaches historic lows in the U.S., new research from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center suggests a…
Vaping reduces fitness and blood vessel function in young adults
Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared…
Synthetic cooling agents in e-cigarettes link to abnormal heartbeats
Synthetic cooling ingredients added to e-cigarettes caused abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias) and increased cardiovascular risk measures in mice and lab-grown…
Vaping may raise cognitive impairment risk in young adults, study finds
A Thailand-based study found that young adults who used e-cigarettes were far more likely to screen as at…
Nicotine e-cigarettes outperform other methods for quitting smoking
A new analysis of existing studies co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher finds that…
Study finds addiction risk tied to reward and impulse genes
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how…
U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco
A new national analysis of NHIS data reveals a historic drop in cigarette smoking among U.S. adults while…
Father’s nicotine use may increase diabetes risk for offspring
A mouse study found that a father’s nicotine exposure can affect the offspring’s ability to process sugar and…