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Science News for October 25, 2025


Oral nicotine pouches studied as a tool to quit smoking

A Cochrane review suggests that switching to oral nicotine pouches from smoking reduces exposure to harmful substances, but the evidence is not yet clear on whether they can help people quit smoking. The review also notes that other nicotine products, like patches and gums, are beneficial for quitting smoking.

SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 25, 2025