Pediatric Nicotine Exposures Reported to US Poison Centers This cross-sectional study investigates trends in pediatric nicotine exposures by product type and exposure route from 2016 to 2023 in the US.

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Increased nicotine poisonings of small children by inhalation from e-cigarettes compared to ingestion route between 2016-23. Will increased prevalence of nicotine pouches reverse the trend ?

The carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes: a qualitative risk assessment Considering carcinogenic risk for vapers in comparison with never-users, findings 2017–25 from all types of investigation record increasing concern and tak

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The carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes: a qualitative risk assessment

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Proposed budget will eliminate NIEHS and fold it into CDC, eliminate NCCIH and NIMHD, merge NIDA with NIAAA. NIGMS gets an increase of $1.1 billion, all other budgets are cut

Exclusive: US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be ​cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug Administration scheme, as agency scientists hesitate to authorise them due to p...

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US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

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Trends in Weight Status and E-Cigarette Use Among U.S. Youth From 2017 to 2023 E-cigarette use and obesity are often studied independently, yet emerging evidence suggests that obesity and e-cigarette use may occur together and ca…

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"Overall adolescent e-cigarette use declined after 2020 ... Declines were not significant among female adolescents, particularly those with overweight or obesity."

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What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England causing angst among university students A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has led to the deaths of a university student and a pupil from a nearby school.

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What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England

"... bacteria is often lying dormant in the nose or throat of individuals and can spread through coughing, kissing or sharing drinks and vapes."

An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain

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An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain

"In a small setting like a nightclub, it could be transmitted to others through sharing drinks or vapes, coughing, sneezing or singing. "

Smoking rates are at a historic low. You're not hearing about it from the government The CDC had remarkable data on smoking rates last fall, but it no longer had smoking experts available to review it and disseminate it.

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That the US smoking declined to under 10% in 2024 deserves celebration ! The fact that the federal government has not provided an analysis of the NHIS and NYTS data should not.

Acute respiratory and ocular effects of electronic cigarettes: A pre–post experimental study in healthy users Introduction: The use of electronic cigarettes (ECs) has increased alarmingly among young people, often perceived as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco. Studies demonstrating that these are ...

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"... a statistically significant decrease in FeNO was observed ... particularly in nonsmokers, suggesting an airway inflammatory response... In dual users, a significant increase in pulmonary resistance...was detected"

Acute respiratory and ocular effects of electronic cigarettes: A pre–post experimental study in healthy users Introduction: The use of electronic cigarettes (ECs) has increased alarmingly among young people, often perceived as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco. Studies demonstrating that these are ...

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"... a statistically significant decrease in FeNO was observed ... particularly in nonsmokers, suggesting an airway inflammatory response... In dual users, a significant increase in pulmonary resistance...was detected"

Adverse symptoms attributed to e-cigarettes over six months among participants of a randomized controlled trial testing nicotine freebase e-cigarettes for smoking cessation – Secondary analysis of the... Implications E-cigarette use for smoking cessation can lead to adverse symptoms, such as dry mouth, mouth/throat irritation, and cough. The proportion of t

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In @ntrjournal.bsky.social : Adverse symptoms attributed to e-cigarettes over six months among participants of a randomized controlled trial testing nicotine freebase e-cigarettes for smoking cessation

The US slashed research for cancer, Alzheimer’s, mental health — and nearly everything else Revealed in one chart.

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Great reporting by @vox.com :

The US slashed research for cancer, Alzheimer’s, mental health - and nearly everything else
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FDA move on flavored vapes rattles public health experts New FDA guidance suggests mint, coffee, and spice vape flavors could be authorized, raising debate over toxic additives and youth vaping risks.

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@fda.gov may consider approval of toxic and youth-appealing flavors in e-cigarettes

Thanks, @sarah-todd.bsky.social , for the interview in @statnews.com:

FDA move on flavored vapes rattles public health experts

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Propensity score modeling of adolescent e-cigarette use and cognitive performance: One-year follow-up study Introduction: Adolescent e-cigarette use remains an important public health challenge, and evidence on its neurocognitive effects at an early age is limited. This study examined associations between ...

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“Exclusive e-cigarette use among early adolescents was associated with poorer performance in specific cognitive domains“

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Dr. Ahmad El Hellani of OSU presenting at #SRNT2026 on behalf of Dr. Soha Talih of the American University of Beirut who was unable to travel to the US due to the ongoing bombing raids on the city.

It’s time for a new era of advocacy for physicians “Physicians are, by nature and necessity, advocates,” writes Sarah C. Nosal, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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“… physician advocacy must stop being so quiet. It needs to be a roar. …“

N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

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N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

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F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

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F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

Electronic cigarette use and postpartum depression prevalence: The pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system (PRAMS) E-cigarettes are often perceived as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes; however, their effects on health, particularly postpartum depression…

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"E-cigarette use was significantly associated with a higher prevalence ratio of Postpartum Depression"

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Germany's drug commissioner @hendrikstreeck.bsky.social calls for a ban of sweet and cooling flavors in e-cigarettes, citing analysis from @bfrde.bsky.social that references our papers. Great to have some impact in the old country !

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Russia killed opposition leader Navalny with epibatidine, a poison frog toxin. Epibatidine binds to nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, leading to paralysis and respiratory arrest.

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Dozens of researchers will move to France from US following high-profile bid to lure talent. 8 of the 41 from the US are from Columbia University.

E-cigarette Duration and Incident COPD Among Adults Aged 40 Years and Older with a Smoking History Importance Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States (US), largely driven by cigarette smoking and characterized by progressi...

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"Prolonged e-cigarette use may increase COPD risk among individuals with pre-existing respiratory vulnerabilities"

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The FY 2026 funding package just passed by Congress includes $246.5 million for the CDC’s tobacco control program. However, there is nobody left at CDC to administer these funds.