Antinicotine advocates and lawmakers criticize the FDA’s decision to approve flavored vapes
The president had vowed to “save vaping” on the campaign trail in 2024, but the decision is already drawing fire from antinicotine advocates and a bipartisan group of lawmakers
A smoking ban for people born after 2008 may be on the cusp of becoming law in the U.K. Here’s what to know
This ban applies to various tobacco products and also seeks to beef up existing laws that restrict the sale and marketing of vapes to children
These two habits are linked to many cancer cases
More than one third of cancer cases are preventable, a massive study finds
What’s in ZYN, the FDA-Authorized Nicotine Pouch? Is It Harmful?
ZYN, the popular brand of flavored nicotine pouches, recently earned FDA authorization for reducing smoking, but some questions linger. Experts explain the efficacy and potential health risks of nicotine pouches
Vape Additives that Mimic Nicotine Are Potent—and Largely Unregulated
Nicotine analogs allow e-cigarette makers to avoid traditional tobacco product regulations. But data on their safety in humans are lacking
A Citrus-Scented Cannabis Compound Reduces Anxiety for Weed Users
New research into weed reveals how a lemon-scented terpene can ease anxiety without reducing the high.
Smoking May Compromise Immune Health, Even Years After Quitting
A new study found persistent effects of smoking on the adaptive immune system, but how this translates to health risks remains unclear
Science Reveals How to Roll the Perfect Joint
Researchers used a smoking machine to test the intensity of marijuana rolled into joints
New System Ranks Evidence for Health Risks of Eating Red Meat, Smoking, and More—But Critics Say It’s Overly Simplistic
Researchers developed a five-star rating system for the risks of smoking, eating unprocessed red meat and other factors. Some scientists say the findings aren’t surprising—and could be used to cast doubt on decades of health advice
Most People at Risk for Lung Cancer Never Get Screened: Here’s How to Fix That
U.S. lung cancer screening guidelines miss people who have never smoked, as well as many women and Black people. Expanding outreach and eligibility could help
Almost Half of Cancer Deaths Are Preventable
Data show that smoking, drinking alcohol and having a high body mass index are the biggest contributors to cancer worldwide
Cigarette Smoke Kills Eye Cells
A new study reveals how tobacco from traditional or noncombusted cigarettes kills corneal cells