Surging numbers of children using e-cigarettes: WHO
E-cigarettes are fueling an "alarming" new wave of nicotine addiction, with millions of children now hooked on vaping, the World Health Organization warned Monday.
Oct 6, 2025
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Chemically-Induced Disorders: News and Research on Tobacco Use Disorder
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Graphic warnings on tobacco products are losing their impact—here are five ways to improve them
Large pictorial warning labels on smoked tobacco products typically feature confronting images of the harmful health outcomes of smoking. Pictures of diseased lungs, gangrene and mouth decay aim to elicit strong emotional ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Designed to deceive: A call for urgent action on vape device design
A University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researcher is calling for urgent and targeted regulatory action towards vaping, as her recent research shows the discreet design of vaping devices has fostered vaping normalization ...
Aug 28, 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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Study finds flavor bans cut youth vaping but slow decline in cigarette smoking
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham examined the effects of policies banning flavored e-cigarettes on adults and young people. Investigators found that e-cigarette use significantly declined among young ...
Jul 30, 2025
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Vapes found to be more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine gum and lozenges
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated whether vaporized nicotine products (VNPs) are more effective than nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) for smoking cessation among people experiencing social disadvantage.
Jul 14, 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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