Nicotine pouches have exploded in popularity as the sleek, spit-free, “modern” alternative to smoking and traditional chewing tobacco. Marketed with vibrant packaging and appealing flavors, they sit discreetly under the lip, promising a clean nicotine hit without the smoke, smell, or obvious stigma. Young adults and former smokers alike have embraced them, viewing the products […]
Fake cigarettes increase success rate for quitting smoking, study finds
Nicotine-free plastic inhalers may increase a smoker’s chance of quitting, according to new research published online in the European Respiratory Journal. This study is the first to assess the effectiveness of using a nicotine-free inhaler to help stop smoking. The research, which was carried out by scientists at the Università di Catania in Italy, analysed 120 […]
E-Cigarettes Linked To Increased Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure And Heart Rate In Humans
New research has shown for the first time that e-cigarettes with nicotine cause a stiffening of the arteries in humans. This has important implications for the use of e-cigarettes, as arterial stiffness is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in later life. Presenting the research at the European Respiratory Society International […]
Hazardous Chemicals Discovered In Flavored E-Cigarette Vapor
Building on more than 30 years of air quality research in some of the most polluted urban environments on Earth, a team of atmospheric scientists at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) has turned their attention toward the growing e-cigarette industry and the unidentified effects of vaping on human health. New research published this week in […]