Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ—new study
Smoking rates among adults have declined in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent decades, from 18% smoking regularly in 2011/12 to 8% in 2023/24.
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FDA to fast-track nine experimental drugs under new Trump program
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will fast-track review of nine experimental drugs.
Oct 21, 2025
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FDA unveils drugs to receive expedited review in support of 'national priorities'
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced the first round of experimental drugs that will receive drastically expedited reviews at the agency, part of an effort to prioritize medicines the Trump administration ...
Oct 17, 2025
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GLP-1s show promise in treating alcohol and drug addiction
A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Oct 9, 2025
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CDC's anti-smoking ads set to end after 13 years
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will stop airing its "Tips From Former Smokers" ads at the end of September, ending a 13-year campaign that helped millions of Americans quit smoking.
Aug 27, 2025
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New guideline offers menu of options to help people quit smoking tobacco
Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it is highly addictive and hard to stop. Recognizing these challenges, a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health ...
Aug 25, 2025
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The ancient origins of the addiction-prone mind—and what it means for us today
Why do so many people struggle to stop drinking, quit smoking, or resist endless scrolling on their phones? Addiction touches millions of lives, yet it's often misunderstood as a personal weakness or moral failing. In reality, ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Trying to quit smoking? These expert-backed tips can help
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the majority of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who smoked cigarettes wanted to quit; approximately half had tried to quit, but fewer than 10% ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Strategies for staying smoke-free after rehab
For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult—but most crucial—steps toward long-term health.
Jul 1, 2025
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College vaping rates linked to social discussions within close friend groups
College students are more likely to vape if their friends frequently talk about electronic cigarettes, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Arlington. The effect is particularly strong in tight-knit friend ...
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