Category: Smoking

Smoking

Vaping Chemicals Mix to Form New Toxic Compounds

Researchers found new chemicals formed from the flavors and e-liquid solvents in vaping devices were more toxic than either of their parent compounds.

Smoking

Group-based Smoking Cessation Helps Inmates Quit Tobacco

Behavioral and nicotine replacement therapies offered together can help people who are incarcerated quit smoking, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Men's Health.

Smoking

FDA to Regulate E-cigarettes, Cigars, More

The FDA has proposed a new rule that would extend the agency’s tobacco authority to regulate additional tobacco products, most notably electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), cigars, and other popular alternatives to cigarettes.

Tobacco

Clues to Why Some Never-smokers Develop COPD

Dysanapsis, a condition that causes underdeveloped bronchi and bronchioles, may leave patients at greater risk of developing COPD, even if they have never smoked.

Vaping & E-Cigarettes

Georgia Mulls Over 7% Tax on Vaping Products Sold In the State

Local news sources report that the state of Georgia is considering a bill that would impose a 7% tax on vaping products.

Nicotine Alternatives

FDA Allows Smokeless Tobacco Products to Be Advertised As Less Harmful Than Cigarettes

The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it has authorized the marketing of one...