Electronic cigarettes
Researchers have expressed concern about the rapidly expanding market of e-cigarettes and synthetic nicotine analogues, particularly among adolescents and young adults (AYA). A recent study conducted among US participants aged 14 to 25 years (N = 1760) found that awareness and use of nicotine analogue products were appreciable and overrepresented among
Electronic cigarettes
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have made a significant discovery about the potential dangers of e-cigarettes. Their study found that two common chemicals, methylglyoxal and acetaldehyde, can form in e-cigarette fluids when heated and can harm human lung cells. The chemicals, already recognized as toxic in other settings,
Electronic cigarettes
Research by Universitas Riau researchers has highlighted the risks associated with electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, and the lung injury they can cause. According to the study, e-cigarettes, which are designed to produce an inhalable aerosol from a liquid solution, can contain a range of harmful substances, including tobacco-related
Youth
A new study suggests that selling e-cigarettes in plain packaging could effectively reduce youth uptake while preserving their role as a smoking cessation tool for adults. Researchers from UCL and King's College London assessed how standardized packaging and restricted flavour descriptions influenced the attractiveness of vape pods among
Youth
In response to the new Tobacco Act in Finland, the city of Joensuu has implemented stricter measures to control the use of tobacco products in schools. Effective immediately, students found in possession of prohibited items, including electronic cigarettes (vapes), nicotine pouches, and energy snuff, will have their products confiscated and
Youth
Research published in the European Journal of Public Health finds a strong association between frequent exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in the home and regular e-cigarette use among adolescents in England. The study analyzed data from over 12,000 adolescents aged 11-15, revealing that those exposed to secondhand smoke daily
Youth
Research has shown that community-based participatory research is a cornerstone of health promotion and public health, providing a foundation for co-production approaches that actively involve communities in the design and implementation of interventions. A recent study conducted by the University of Glasgow's School of Health and Wellbeing explored
Youth
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a Youth Vaping Resource Guide to combat the ongoing youth vaping epidemic, with a focus on educating parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare providers, researchers, regulators, and retailers about the dangers of e-cigarette use and nicotine addiction. Despite recent declines
Youth
After years of legal battles and health concerns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Juul Labs approval to sell some of its electronic cigarettes in the United States. The authorization comes with conditions, as the agency stressed that the products are not necessarily safe and will
Youth
The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) strongly opposes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to authorize the marketing of five Juul e-cigarette products, including the Juul device. This decision represents a step backward in efforts to protect young people from the harms of nicotine
Youth
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing application for Juul menthol and tobacco flavored e-cigarettes, sparking concerns from the American Lung Association that this decision will further harm youth. The FDA's announcement comes despite the American Lung Association's calls for the removal
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The FDA has allowed vaping brand Juul to keep its e-cigarettes on the market, providing relief to a company that has struggled for years after being widely blamed for sparking the teen vaping trend. The decision applies to both tobacco-and menthol-flavored versions of the reusable product, which works with nicotine-filled
