Since late 2022, the sale of most flavored tobacco products has been prohibited in California, including menthol cigarettes. Tobacco companies responded by introducing ‘non-menthol’ cigarettes in whic...

A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration calls on nicotine pouch manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging to protect American children from accidental, harmful exposure.

The rapidly evolving market of disposable e-cigarettes poses unknown health risks to adolescents and young adults. We report excessive emissions of toxic metallic elements in aerosols from flavored an...

While exclusively relying on ChatGPT showed concerning outcomes, participants who wrote essays without any assistance and then began using ChatGPT showed higher memory recall, efficient tool use, s…

Disposable nicotine vapes in fruity flavors are easy to find but technically illegal.

This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence of and sociodemographic variables associated with nicotine pouch and e-cigarette use among US youths in 2023 and 2024.

Sugars are naturally present in tobacco plants and are introduced as additives during the manufacturing of various tobacco- and nicotine-containing products. Product palatability and appeal are the primary reasons for manufacturers’ attention to the sugar content in tobacco and nicotine products. However, because of the complex chemistry of sugars and their thermal decomposition, these versatile constituents are also contributing to the toxicity profile of tobacco and nicotine products. Using published empirical data, this non-systematic review summarizes the state of knowledge on the toxicologically relevant chemical transformations of sugars and artificial sweeteners in tobacco and nicotine products, including waterpipe tobacco, combustible and electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and smokeless tobacco, and available research on the associated health effects of sugar-derived toxicants. Implications of sugar and sweetener content for abuse liability of various tobacco products are also discussed. Based on the findings of this review, research gaps are identified and policy recommendations are made for regulating sugars and artificial sweeteners in tobacco and nicotine products, including adding sugars and artificial sweeteners to the list of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs).

This cross-sectional study investigates rates of nicotine concentrations vaped by US youths and associated substance use characteristics.

In January, the FDA proposed substantially limiting the level of nicotine permitted in cigarettes. The proposal is expected to face strong industry opposition during a time of political uncertainty.

Some e-cigarette companies targeted by U.S. authorities have altered their business model or changed their corporate structure, including by transferring operations to offshore firms, according to a U.S. regulator and representatives of two companies.

Hidden sweeteners in oral nicotine pouches mask the sting of nicotine but may entice first-time users and youth consumption.

This study found an increased risk of e-cigarette use initiation and continued use among US adults who changed their self-reported sexual identity from heterosexual identity to LGB+ identity. Findings...

Probationary employees across FDA received notices that their jobs were being eliminated

Propofol, an intravenous anesthetic, has a side effect of causing vascular pain at the injection site. However, no effective method to inhibit this vascular pain has been established. Propofol-induced...

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The measure banning single-use electronic cigarettes, popular among young people in France, is part of a wider government anti-smoking campaign.