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New research links ice-flavor additives in e-cigarettes—especially menthol and synthetic cooling compounds—to potential cardiovascular effects via TRPM8 receptors. In a mouse study, menthol aerosols raised heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones, with some effects persisting after exposure; lab results also hint at vascular cell damage. Human health impacts are not yet proven and safety data are incomplete.
Scientists found that inhaling menthol can improve cognitive abilities and reduce brain damage in mice with Alzheimer's disease, suggesting potential for smell-based therapies in neurodegenerative diseases, though more research is needed in humans.
Researchers found that inhaling menthol improved cognitive abilities and reduced brain damage in mice with Alzheimer's disease, suggesting potential for smell-based therapies in neurodegenerative diseases, though further research in humans is needed.
The FDA has approved the first menthol-flavored e-cigarette products, sparking criticism from public health advocates who argue it could increase youth vaping. The decision supports the idea that e-cigarettes can help adult smokers quit, despite ongoing concerns about their appeal to young people and the health risks associated with nicotine. The approval includes products from NJOY, a subsidiary of Altria Group, and comes amid legal challenges and criticism over the FDA's handling of e-cigarette regulations.
The FDA has authorized the first menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in the U.S., made by NJOY, despite public health groups' concerns about their appeal to young people and potential to fuel the youth e-cigarette epidemic. This decision follows the Biden administration's recent delay on banning traditional menthol cigarettes.
The FDA has authorized the first menthol-flavored e-cigarettes from Njoy, citing potential benefits for adult smokers. This decision has sparked criticism from parents and anti-tobacco groups concerned about youth vaping. The FDA emphasized that these products are not safe or "FDA approved" and should not be used by non-smokers.
The FDA has authorized the first menthol-flavored e-cigarettes from NJOY, suggesting that vaping flavors could help reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking. This decision supports vaping companies' claims that their products can aid adult smokers, though it is likely to disappoint parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates concerned about the appeal of menthol flavors to teens.
The FDA has authorized the marketing of four menthol-flavored e-cigarette products from NJOY LLC after an extensive scientific review. These are the first non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes to receive such authorization. The FDA emphasizes that these products are not safe or FDA approved, and stringent marketing restrictions are in place to mitigate youth risk. The decision was based on evidence showing benefits for adult smokers outweighing the risks, including youth appeal.
A study conducted on mice with Alzheimer's disease has found that inhaling menthol can improve their cognitive abilities by reducing the interleukin-1-beta (IL-1β) protein, which regulates the body's inflammatory response. The research suggests that certain smells, like menthol, could be used as therapies for Alzheimer's and other central nervous system diseases. The study also revealed a potential link between the immune system, the central nervous system, and smell, highlighting the importance of further research in humans.
A new study has found that inhaling menthol can improve cognitive abilities in mice with Alzheimer's disease. The chemical compound can stop some of the damage done to the brain that's usually associated with the disease. The study shows the potential for particular smells to be used as therapies for Alzheimer's. The research adds some promising data, but plenty more is needed in humans as well as mice.
Inhaling menthol might possibly stave off the devastating memory loss and mental decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to Spanish researchers. In initial animal trials, scientists found that repeated short exposures to the minty-smelling organic compound helped regulate the test subjects’ immune systems and prevent cognitive deterioration. The discovery of how the olfactory function impacts cognitive function may facilitate the creation of new odor-based therapies that could reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s. Menthol is a naturally occurring chemical in peppermint and other mint plants and is widely used in cosmetics as well as medicinal preparations for the relief of pain and respiratory conditions.
Inhaling menthol could help reduce Alzheimer's symptoms, according to a study by Spanish researchers. The substance found in cigarettes, candy, and other mint-flavored goods lowered levels of proteins that caused Alzheimer's-related brain swelling in mice. However, doctors would likely recommend a person eat mints or sniff other menthol-flavored goods instead of smoking. Smoking has long been shown to increase the risks of cognitive decline related to Alzheimer's.
Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh. The study used a robotic system to mimic human breathing and vaping behavior and found that commercially available e-cigarette liquids containing menthol generate a greater number of toxic microparticles compared to menthol-free juice. The study suggests that menthol additives could be just as dangerous as vitamin E acetate, which was strongly linked to lung injury in users of e-cigarettes and vapes.