Nicotine Pouch and E-Cigarette Use and Co-Use Among US Youths in 2023 and 2024 This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence of and sociodemographic variables associated with nicotine pouch and e-cigarette use among US youths in 2023 and 2024.

From 2023 to 2024, among US youth, nicotine pouch use in past-30-day doubled, with an increase in pouch plus e-cigarette dual use, and a decrease in exclusive e-cigarette use.

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Unseen threats: Microplastic presence in waterpipe tobacco Microplastics (MPs) are a ubiquitous form of waste and an emerging public health concern. MPs have been detected in various environmental matrixes, ve…

Our new study found flavored tobacco contains significantly more microplastics (MPs) than unflavored. MPs were still present after smoking flavored tobacco but absent in unflavored waste. First evidence of MPs in Waterpipe tobacco—More research is warranted. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Honored to receive the 2025 SRNT Best Abstract Award! Grateful to the SRNT committee for this recognition. Excited to present “Nicotine Addiction from Disposable Ends Among US Youth: Findings from NYTS 2019-2023” on March 13 in New Orleans. srnt.joynmeeting.com/v2/?c=7&sp=7

Reminder. There is no health without mental health.

There is no health without #MentalHealth💚

In 2025, let's make sure mental health is given the same priority as physical health by standing up against stigma and ensuring more people can access the support they need.

Get screened: all adult women should undergo periodic cervical cancer screenings.

It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Cervical cancer is among the most common cancers in women. It can be prevented and treated if detected early.
Talk to your healthcare provider about screening today.

Functionally important respiratory symptoms and continued cigarette use versus e-cigarette switching: population assessment of tobacco and health study waves 2-6 Substitution of noncombustible tobacco products for cigarettes could improve respiratory symptoms. We hypothesized that complete cigarette-to-e-cigare…

A new PATH study finds that switching completely from cigarettes to e-cigarettes improves respiratory symptoms, showing benefits similar to quitting tobacco entirely. Short-term respiratory health gains were observed.
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Epilepsy and nicotine use: Exploring disparities in ENDS and cigarette use among US adults with epilepsy Individuals with epilepsy are at greater risk for tobacco use, which may exacerbate their health challenges. This study examines the prevalence and so…

A new study, led by my student, found adults with epilepsy are more likely to use cigarettes, ENDS, and dual tobacco products. LGBTQ+ individuals, those with low education, and the uninsured face greater risks, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions.
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