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Oral nicotine pouches studied as a tool to quit smoking

Written by | 4 Nov 2025

In ongoing efforts to pinpoint the best evidence-based ways to quit smoking, a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has turned her attention to a tobacco-free product… read more.

Ex-smokers who relapse may simply be tired of the effort of not smoking

Written by | 22 Oct 2025

The most reliable predictor of an ex-smoker’s relapse isn’t strong urges to smoke or low confidence in the ability to stay off tobacco – it’s weariness with the… read more.

Study: Exercise lowers risk of depression and sleep problems in older smokers

Written by | 8 Oct 2025

Getting enough weekly exercise may help smokers over 40 reduce depression and sleep issues to levels seen in non-smokers, according to a study from the Texas A&M University School of Public… read more.

Automated smoking interventions offered to parents through pediatric primary care may curb their tobacco habits

Written by | 16 Sep 2025

Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Mass General Brigham found that integrating an automated smoking cessation intervention for parents into pediatric primary care demonstrated increased treatment… read more.

Vaping exposes pregnant women to fewer toxins than smoking

Written by | 3 Jul 2025

Pregnant women are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals if they vape during pregnancy compared with if they smoke cigarettes, according to new research led by scientists… read more.

Standardising disposable vape devices may curb young people’s desire to try them

Written by | 1 Jun 2025

Standardising the colour and branding of disposable vaping devices may deter young people who have never smoked or vaped from trying them in the first place, suggests a… read more.

Rapid rise in vaping in Britain has stalled

Written by | 19 Apr 2025

The study, published in the journal Addiction and funded by Cancer Research UK, looked at survey data on vaping habits in England, Wales and Scotland before and after the UK… read more.

Research shows restricting flavored e-cigarettes cuts vaping rates but raises smoking rates for young adults

Written by | 24 Feb 2025

In recent years, vaping has become popular as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. Flavored electronic cigarettes — known as e-cigarettes — have become so popular among young adults… read more.

Menthol cigarette smoking has higher risk of death

Written by | 18 Feb 2025

Researchers report that the risk of death risk from smoking menthol cigarettes is higher than from smoking non-menthol cigarettes, for death from any cause and for death from… read more.

Smokers who switch to vaping see improved respiratory health

Written by | 16 Nov 2024

A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping see improved respiratory health, but people… read more.

Study: Online E-cigarette retailers fail to comply with sale regulations

Written by | 14 Nov 2024

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor… read more.

Virginia Tech researchers find menthol restrictions may drive smokers to healthier alternatives

Written by | 11 Nov 2024

Nationwide, fewer people smoke than did a decade ago, but the proportion who smoke menthol-flavored cigarettes is on the rise. More than 9 million adults, or about 32… read more.

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