How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes
Ricky Resendez first tried e-cigarettes in eighth grade. By the time he got to high school, he was vaping daily.
Jun 15, 2026
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Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction: Tobacco Use Disorder
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Smartphone data predict smoking cravings and lapses, with potential to treat addiction and other conditions
Minuscule movement patterns collected from smartphones and often undetectable to humans have been used to predict cravings and compulsive behaviors with groundbreaking accuracy—potentially offering timely and bespoke treatment ...
May 21, 2026
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Why are young people's sleep and mental health so poor? Researchers point to 'vicious cycles'
Among the younger part of the population, sleep problems, anxiety, and depression are widespread and growing issues. But why are our sleep and mental health in such poor condition? And why does it seem so difficult to improve ...
May 21, 2026
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Cannabis and tobacco co-use increases psychosis chances in high-risk cohorts, study shows
A new multisite study published in Nature Mental Health found that using cannabis and tobacco together increases the risk of developing psychotic disorders like schizophrenia among those considered high risk.
May 13, 2026
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Rewiring the urge to smoke: How targeted brain stimulation may help people to quit
For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain—between the pull of reward and the ability to resist.
May 11, 2026
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UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008
Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime.
Apr 22, 2026
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Q&A: Integrating tobacco treatment in HIV care
Modern HIV treatment is one of medicine's great success stories. With today's therapies, many people living with HIV can expect long, full lives. But as patients age, a new reality has emerged: The biggest threats to their ...
Mar 4, 2026
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Ultraprocessed foods show addictionlike patterns comparable to tobacco, researchers say
That bag of chips you swore you'd only eat a handful of. The energy drink that somehow turns into three. The late-night fast-food run—whether it involves pizza, burgers or tacos—that feels impossible to resist. A new study ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Major US tobacco brands flout policies to restrict young people's access to their content on Instagram, finds study
Leading US tobacco brands are flouting platform and federal marketing policies designed to restrict young people's access to their content on the popular social media platform Instagram, indicates research published online ...
Jan 27, 2026
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The stop-smoking medication varenicline may also work for cannabis use disorder
A new randomized controlled trial has found promising evidence that the smoking cessation medication varenicline (Chantix/Champix) can help people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) to reduce cannabis use. CUD is a rising problem ...
Jan 15, 2026
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