A new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care provides a menu of effective options to help people quit smoking, including behavioural and medication options. The guideline aims to address the challenges of nicotine addiction and offers personalized choices for quitting tobacco.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·TypeSystematic review·DateAug 25, 2025
Researchers discovered that smoking produces metabolites that encourage mouth bacteria to grow in the large intestines, triggering an immune response. These bacteria, specifically Streptococcus mitis, help reduce inflammation in ulcerative colitis by triggering a specific immune response.
Adults who quit smoking were more likely to achieve sustained remission of substance use disorder symptoms. The analysis found a 42% greater odds of recovery when quitting smoking was combined with addiction recovery efforts.
SourceNIH/Office of the Director·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateAug 13, 2025
A recent study found that adolescents using e-cigarettes or conventional tobacco products report higher symptoms of depression and anxiety compared to non-users. The study analyzed data from the U.S. National Youth Tobacco Survey on over 60,000 middle and high school students.
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A randomized controlled trial found that vaporized nicotine products were more effective than nicotine replacement therapies for smoking cessation in a low socioeconomic status population. The study suggests that Vapes may have a critical role in promoting smoking abstinence among this disproportionately affected group.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeNews article·DateJul 14, 2025
A longitudinal cohort study found that recreational cannabis legalization was associated with increased cannabis and electronic nicotine delivery systems use, but not a significant increase in cigarette use. The study suggests that commercialization policy should be closely monitored as retail cannabis expands.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJul 11, 2025
The study reveals that many people are unaware of two crucial facts that can help reduce SIDS deaths: putting babies on their backs to sleep, and avoiding secondhand smoke in the home. The survey found that only 65% know that a baby should be put to sleep on its back, highlighting a need for increased education and awareness.
SourceAnnenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania·TypeSurvey·DateJul 3, 2025
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Researchers found a significant association between the big hike in California's tobacco tax and an increase in smoking cessation over the next three years. The study also reported differences in state tobacco spending and daily smoking rates.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateJun 18, 2025
US-market disposable e-cigarettes contain the artificial sweetener neotame, which is 35-65 times sweeter than aspartame. Neotame was ubiquitous in nicotine-free and nicotine-containing e-cigs.
A recent study suggests that 40% of US adults who currently smoke experience some level of functional difficulty, twice as high as those who have never smoked. The most common disabilities among smokers are mobility and cognitive issues.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalTobacco Control·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 29, 2025
A study by York University researchers found a lack of gender analysis in tobacco control research, which may hinder the development of effective strategies to help smokers quit. The researchers examined 43 peer-reviewed studies and found that only five evaluated the gender-specific impacts of tobacco control policies.
SourceYork University·JournalTobacco Control·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 28, 2025
A cross-sectional study found a strong association between chronic cannabis use and endothelial dysfunction. The findings suggest that THC may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease through distinct mechanisms, similar to tobacco smoking.
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Researchers found that snus cessation led to a clinically significant rise in blood pressure, averaging 3.7 mm Hg, and weight gain of 1.8 kilos in a group of 33 participants. The study suggests that healthcare professionals should monitor blood pressure after snus cessation, especially for individuals with cardiovascular problems.
SourceLinköping University·JournalHarm Reduction Journal·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMay 15, 2025
A cross-sectional study found that more than one-third of veterans aged 65-84 who used cannabis in the past 30 days had a cannabis use disorder. Routine health screening for cannabis use is necessary to identify older adults with cannabis use. Frequent and inhaled cannabis use was associated with higher odds of any cannabis use disorder.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMay 14, 2025
New research from the University of Bath shows that lower taxes on heated tobacco products in Ukraine are benefiting the tobacco industry's bottom lines at the expense of governments and consumers. The study found a significant increase in demand for HTPs, while traditional cigarette sales declined.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalBMJ·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 13, 2025
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The proportion of women smoking during pregnancy in England has almost halved since 2014/15, but funding cuts could stall this progress. Experts fear that continued investment is necessary to give every child a smokefree start in life and prevent a surge in rates.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalBMJ·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMay 12, 2025
A study led by MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Amanda Palmer found that young males, especially those who have used cigarettes or e-cigarettes before, are more likely to use oral nicotine pouches. Although usage is relatively low, the trend suggests a potential beneficial alternative to combustible cigarettes.
SourceMedical University of South Carolina·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMay 12, 2025
Even among non-smokers, women are 50% more likely to develop COPD than men. The study suggests that factors other than cigarette smoke may be at play, highlighting the need for targeted prevention and treatment efforts.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalBMJ Open Respiratory Research·TypeObservational study·DateMay 8, 2025
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Studies project a 40% increase in tobacco-related coronary heart disease deaths by 2030, with Black women and American Indian/Alaska Native groups disproportionately affected. Cannabis use disorder is also linked to increased risk of cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias.
SourceSociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions·DateMay 1, 2025
A new study found that about 5.4% of teens used nicotine pouches in 2024, up from 3.0% in 2023, and dual use with e-cigarettes increased. Researchers warn of potential health risks and call for tailored prevention strategies.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeSurvey·DateApr 30, 2025
A new study suggests that higher cigarette taxes can significantly improve childhood survival rates, particularly among the poorest children. The research found that increasing tax on cigarettes could narrow the socioeconomic gap in child mortality rates and save over 280,000 lives annually.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalThe Lancet Public Health·DateApr 29, 2025
A recent study found that cigarette smoking continues to decline across the US, mainly driven by young adults. The states with historically high smoking rates have seen the most significant declines in smoking prevalence.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateApr 25, 2025
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A 12-week randomized clinical trial shows varenicline combined with behavioral counseling effectively increased vaping abstinence in youth who vape nicotine but do not regularly smoke tobacco. This study provides hope for a novel treatment approach to help combat the growing youth vaping epidemic.
A study of nearly 11,000 individuals found that men with panic disorder are more vulnerable to developing problematic drinking behaviors than women, potentially due to self-medication. The research highlights the need for sex-specific assessment and intervention strategies in treating comorbid conditions
SourceGenomic Press·JournalGenomic Psychiatry·TypeObservational study·DateApr 22, 2025
A recent study published in Addiction journal found that vaping rates in England, Wales, and Scotland have stalled since the UK Government announced plans to restrict vaping. Despite a significant increase in vaping prevalence from 2022 to 2024, rates have remained constant since January 2024.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalAddiction·DateApr 15, 2025
A new study found that a 2018 US public housing smoking ban led to reduced hospitalizations for cardiovascular problems. The ban resulted in modest declines in heart attacks incidence rates and small differential declines in strokes among adults aged over 50.
SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 8, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered a vitamin D nasal spray that significantly reduces nasal inflammation and improves sense of smell in mice. This study suggests a new potential treatment for humans suffering from loss of smell due to inflammation, which is often caused by cigarette smoke or COVID-19.
SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalInternational Forum of Allergy & Rhinology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 8, 2025
A new University of Michigan study will test the best way to help people who smoke menthol cigarettes quit. The five-year study will work with 1,200 adults who smoke menthol cigarettes and compare Tobacco Quitline coaching with an incentive program involving daily breath monitoring.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·DateApr 8, 2025
A new study found that young vapers who begin using e-cigarettes after graduating from high school tend to progress rapidly to frequent use, reaching it in about one year. This 'late initiation/rapid progression' group showed swift increases in vaping frequency and e-cigarette dependence compared to other groups.
SourceSociety for the Study of Addiction·JournalAddiction·TypeObservational study·DateApr 3, 2025
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Recent studies published in Behavioral Medicine and Alcohol explore the link between pain and substance use among emerging adults. Individuals with moderate to severe pain are more likely to start using cannabis over a four-year period, often taking it up earlier, and are also at higher risk of mixing it with alcohol.
SourceBinghamton University·JournalBehavioral Medicine·DateMar 26, 2025
A recent study investigated the effects of different flavor enhancers on nicotine preference and oral choice behavior in rats. The research found that sweeteners, particularly saccharin, increased nicotine consumption in female rats, while flavors like cinnamon had a greater impact on male rats.
SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 18, 2025
A recent study led by Emily Hackworth and colleagues found that youth with internalizing mental health symptoms are more likely to turn to nicotine products. The analysis showed a strong association between non-combustible product use, including e-cigarettes, and poor mental health among adolescents.
SourceArnold School of Public Health·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·DateMar 16, 2025
A new US study published in JAMA found that vaping does not help smokers quit and may actually hinder the process. The study analyzed data from over 6,000 US smokers and found no correlation between vaping and increased smoking cessation rates.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalJAMA·DateMar 5, 2025
A new study found that an Oakland law requiring cigarette prices to increase to a minimum of $8 per pack led to a 15-percent decrease in cigarette sales and a 25-percent decrease in lower-priced cigarettes. The policy may be particularly effective at curbing tobacco initiation among low-income individuals and youth.
SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalTobacco Control·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 24, 2025
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A recent study from the University of Missouri and Yale University found that restricting flavored e-cigarettes leads to a decrease in vaping among young adults. However, this restriction also increases traditional cigarette smoking among young adults compared to states without such restrictions.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalJAMA Health Forum·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 20, 2025
A new study in mice found that young adults are more susceptible to nicotine addiction than middle-aged adults, with a greater acute response to nicotine. The effects of nicotine on the body change over the lifespan, affecting how medications and other chemicals are processed.
SourcePenn State·JournalBehavioural Pharmacology·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 19, 2025
A study published by the American Academy of Neurology found that smoking is a key factor in unexplained strokes among younger adults. Researchers discovered that heavy smokers had nearly four times the risk of stroke compared to non-smokers, with the highest risk seen in male participants and those aged 45-49.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateFeb 19, 2025
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The study found disparities in tobacco use across cumulative disabilities, with those having 3 or more disabilities experiencing worsening use trends. Targeted prevention and cessation efforts are needed to address these disparities.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateFeb 18, 2025
A new report by University of Bath's Tobacco Control Research Group reveals a $93 million discrepancy in revenue reported by BAT Kenya, with no plausible explanation provided. The analysis suggests tax avoidance or evasion, raising urgent questions about the corporation's financial practices.
SourceUniversity of Bath·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 13, 2025
A recent study published in the BMJ reveals that the UK gambling industry is employing similar tactics used by Big Tobacco to downplay the harms of gambling. The authors call for urgent action to protect public health from the devastating effects of gambling addiction, including financial distress, family breakdown, and even suicide.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalBMJ·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 13, 2025
A large nationwide study found that smoking menthol cigarettes increased mortality risks from any cause and cardiovascular diseases, especially heart diseases. Quitting smoking substantially reduced health risks from both types of cigarettes.
SourceAmerican Cancer Society·JournalTobacco Control·DateFeb 13, 2025
The study reveals that certain DNA regions are more prone to damage but also better repaired by cells. Transcription factors can either help or harm DNA, highlighting the importance of efficient repair in determining mutation formation.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 12, 2025
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A new review paper published in Addiction found 'very low-certainty evidence' to support the claim that nicotine vaping causes young people to start smoking. However, the study also suggests that vaping may contribute to declines in youth smoking rates, particularly in the US.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalAddiction·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 11, 2025
Researchers at University of California, Merced are using wastewater-based epidemiology to track nicotine use in San Joaquin Valley communities. The project aims to determine trends and levels of nicotine use through chemicals in wastewater, providing valuable insights for public health agencies and tobacco-control researchers.
A new study found that children who engage in moderate-to-vigorous exercise (MVPA) from age 11 are less likely to initiate tobacco smoking. By age 24, the risk of smoking was reduced by 60% compared to non-exercising peers. Continuous exposure to MVPA throughout childhood and young adulthood also showed a modest preventive effect.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalBehaviour Research and Therapy·DateFeb 11, 2025
A cohort study found ADHD symptoms among US youths increased risk of nicotine and tobacco use. Early ADHD diagnosis and effective treatment may help alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of nicotine and tobacco use.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateFeb 11, 2025
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A new study reveals that postnatal exposure to tobacco smoke can alter the way genes are expressed, increasing the risk of diseases such as asthma and cancer. The study found 11 regions associated with second-hand smoke exposure, six of which are linked to smoking-related diseases.
SourceBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)·JournalEnvironment International·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 11, 2025
A recent study published in CANCER found that pain is associated with a greater likelihood of tobacco and cannabis use among cancer survivors. Pain also exacerbates treatment-related side effects and worsens health outcomes.
The new method enables accurate detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives (PACs) in placental samples, providing critical insights into maternal and fetal health. This breakthrough could inform public health measures and improve fetal and maternal health outcomes.
SourceRice University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 10, 2025
The latest issues of APA journals bring together research on addictions, including substances and behaviors. The February issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry highlights research on addictions, while Psychiatric Services features articles on various mental health topics.
SourceAmerican Psychiatric Association·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateFeb 3, 2025
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Researchers found that nearly half of purchase attempts by people under 21 at tobacco retailers in New Jersey resulted in a sale, highlighting challenges in enforcing age verification laws. Electronic ID scanning was implemented in 22.3% of attempts, resulting in a lower rate of underage sales.
SourceRutgers University·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 31, 2025
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that nearly half of underage purchase attempts at tobacco retailers in New Jersey resulted in a sale. The researchers identified significant gaps in the implementation of federal legislation raising the minimum age for purchasing commercial tobacco products to 21.
SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 30, 2025
A new study finds that young people in England broadly welcome the smokefree generation policy, seeing it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction. The study, led by the University of Nottingham, involved focus groups with participants aged between 12 and 21, who expressed support for the policy's implementation.
SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·TypeSurvey·DateJan 29, 2025
Researchers discover how cigarette smoke alters the function of mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells, a key type of immune cell in the lungs. This impairment increases susceptibility to respiratory infections and worsens chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
SourceRockefeller University Press·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2025
A new analysis suggests that implementing a lifetime ban on tobacco products for individuals born after 2009 would result in vast health benefits and healthcare cost savings. The study estimates $2.3 billion less in healthcare costs and 476,814 more quality-adjusted life years for Canadians over a 50-year timespan.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalHealth Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 15, 2025
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Researchers discovered how cigarette smoke alters the function of Mucosal-Associated Invariant T (MAIT) cells in the lungs, making smokers more susceptible to respiratory infections and worsening COPD. Cigarette smoke components bind to protein MR1, blocking activation of MAIT cells.
SourceMonash University·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 14, 2025
A new study found that smoking has a negative effect on earnings among younger workers, especially among the less educated. The researchers discovered that reducing smoking by five pack-years could lead to a 9% increase in earnings.
SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·TypeContent analysis·DateJan 14, 2025
A partnership between Kick It California and local 211 information and referral agencies resulted in over 55,000 new referrals for tobacco cessation services among low-income tobacco users. The study found that 211 participants were more likely to be female, LGBTQ, Black or multiracial, younger, less educated, and Medicaid-insured.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·DateJan 14, 2025
A pooled data analysis reveals that comprehensive tobacco product advertising, promotional, and sponsorship bans are associated with a 20% lower prevalence of smoking and a 37% lower risk of smoking uptake. The findings suggest that these bans influence behavior, lending weight to calls for their wider implementation.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalTobacco Control·TypeSystematic review·DateJan 13, 2025
Integrated care, combining medication and comprehensive counseling with tobacco treatment specialists, significantly improves quitting chances among smokers undergoing lung cancer screening. This randomized clinical trial found nearly two-fold improvement in quitting rates compared to other cessation methods.
SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalJAMA·DateJan 13, 2025
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