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health2 days ago•4 min saved

Nicotine Vapes Shown More Effective Than Patches or Gum for Quitting Smoking, New Review Finds

An updated Cochrane review of 80 randomized trials (29,861 participants) finds nicotine-containing e-cigarettes more effective for six‑month smoking cessation than nicotine-replacement therapies (like patches or gum) and often outperform counselling. About 8–10% quit with nicotine vapes versus ~6% with NRT, with roughly 2 extra quitters per 100 compared with non-nicotine devices and about 5 per 100 more than counselling. Harms appear not greater, but long‑term outcomes are uncertain since most studies follow participants for six months and newer devices may be more effective. The review did not assess health benefits of switching or outcomes after quitting vaping. Policy notes: Australia restricts nicotine vapes to quitting schemes; New Zealand is more permissive in encouraging vaping to reduce smoking. Overall, vaping may be a valuable quit aid for those who fail other therapies.

via The Conversation|

#cochrane-review #health #nicotine-replacement-therapy

health3 days ago•6 min saved

Vaping May Help Quitting Smoking, But Safety Questions Persist

A living Cochrane review of around 80 randomized trials (nearly 30,000 smokers) finds regulated nicotine e-cigarettes boost quit rates more than nicotine replacement therapies and non-nicotine vapes, adding about 4 extra quitters per 100 versus NRT and about 2 per 100 versus non-nicotine options. The evidence is rated high certainty for vaping’s relative effectiveness, and experts say regulated devices are substantially less harmful than smoking. However, the review does not answer whether people stay off nicotine or vaping long term, and warns about unlicensed devices, potential long-term and cancer risks, and the need for more rigorous safety data. Funding came from Cancer Research UK, the NIH/NCI, and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products; published in Cochrane Database.

via ScienceAlert|

#cochrane-review #e-cigarettes #health

health3 days ago•3 min saved

Vaping Beats Traditional Aids for Quitting Smoking, Major Review Finds

A Cochrane review of 80 trials and nearly 30,000 participants finds nicotine e-cigarettes to be more effective than patches, gum, or support programs at helping smokers quit, boosting success rates from about 6% to around 10%. Non-nicotine vapes also help, and vaping may outpace the anti-smoking pill cytisine, though more research is needed. While long-term risks aren’t fully known, regulated vaping products are considered far safer than smoking; unregulated devices carry safety concerns and regulators warn against use by youths.

via BBC|

#cochrane-review #health #nicotine

health17 days ago•4 min saved

New diagnosis code fuels spike in ER visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome

ER visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, nicknamed 'scromiting' for the severe vomiting, have surged about 370–400% since Oct 2025, largely because a new ICD-10-CM code made CHS easier to diagnose and track; visits rose from 3.35 to 11.26 per 10,000 in Oct 2025 and reached 13.10 per 10,000 by May 2026. CHS can cause intense nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting, sometimes within 24 hours of cannabis use, and is increasingly seen among younger people (especially ages 15–24) and women; vaping is linked to faster onset. Complications include dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, kidney injury, seizures, and even death. The rise reflects greater recognition rather than an entirely new surge in cases.

via New York Post|

#cannabis #chs #diagnosis-code

science19 days ago•48 min saved

Today’s Everyday Things, Tomorrow’s Health Hazards: Readers Predict the Next Asbestos

A BuzzFeed Community post collects readers’ predictions about which everyday items and habits could be proven harmful in the future, ranging from microplastics and PFAS to AI-driven social media, scented products, vaping, and long-term effects of COVID, highlighting concerns about environmental exposures, consumer goods, and modern lifestyles becoming health risks down the line.

via buzzfeed.com|

#long-covid #microplastics #pfas

health25 days ago•5 min saved

Vaping Moves Into Smoking-Cessation Playbook for Adults

A JAMA guidance from the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco Treatment Research Network recommends clinicians discuss nicotine e-cigarettes as an evidence-based option for adult smokers seeking to quit, alongside nicotine patches and gums. The recommendations cite evidence of modestly higher six-month quit rates with nicotine e-cigarettes and reduced exposure to toxicants compared with combustible cigarettes, while noting that long‑term health effects are not yet established and no vaping product has FDA approval as a cessation therapy. The guidance emphasizes shared decision-making, the use of FDA-authorized products when possible, and addresses youth-vaping concerns, with an accompanying editorial acknowledging remaining uncertainties and industry funding.

via Medscape|

#e-cigarettes #fda #health

health27 days ago•7 min saved

Vaping’s hidden cancer risk: oncologists warn of a future lung cancer surge

Oncologists warn that vaping may fuel a future rise in lung cancer because e-cigarette aerosols carry carcinogens and metals that damage lung tissue; with vaping popular among teens, long-term risk is a growing concern. Early warning signs should not be ignored, and stopping vaping plus avoiding secondhand exposure is advised. If cancer is suspected, low-dose CT screening and biopsy guide diagnosis and enable personalised treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and SBRT.

via The Times of India|

#e-cigarettes #health #lung-cancer

world-news1 month ago•28 min saved

Illicit Chinese Vapes Target Kids With Unregulated Nicotine Substitute, Ex-Agency Director Warns

A former federal crime director warns illicit Chinese vape operators are exploiting regulatory gaps by swapping nicotine with an unregulated nicotine substitute called 6-methyl nicotine (6MN/NIX) to keep selling flavored disposable vapes to children. The products reportedly keep the same packaging and branding, while regulators may have limited oversight, raising concerns about unknown health effects and potential higher addictiveness. Duke University research suggests 6MN could be more addictive than nicotine. Officials urge clearer enforcement guidance, seizures at the border, and broader education for policymakers, health professionals, and parents to close regulatory gaps.

via New York Post|

#china #nicotine-substitute #regulation

health2 months ago•6 min saved

Switching to Vapes May Raise Eye Disease Risk, Major Study Finds

A large Korean study of 32,316 matched former smokers followed for about 4.6 years found that those who switched to electronic cigarettes or other smokeless nicotine products had a higher risk of major eye diseases than those who quit nicotine entirely. Specifically, switchers had a 24% higher risk of diabetic retinopathy and a 7% higher risk of refractive/accommodation disorders, with quitters showing 41.1 vs 44 cases per 1,000 person-years. The study observed 6,328 eye-disease events overall. Authors caution that the retrospective, self-reported data cannot prove causation, but the findings suggest substituting nicotine products may not eliminate eye-disease risk.

via Fox News|

#diabetic-retinopathy #eye-health #health

health2 months ago•4 min saved

TikTok vape clips may normalize teen use, raising cancer and dementia concerns, study finds

A University of East Anglia study finds TikTok videos glamorizing vaping contribute to an illicit teen subculture, with content that bypasses age checks and misleads youths about risks, including cancer, dementia and heart/lung damage; health messaging struggles to compete with engaging, glamorized content, prompting calls for better public health outreach and smarter platform regulation.

via New York Post|

#e-cigarettes #health #public-health

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Ice-Flavored Vapes Might Impact Heart Health, New Research Suggests

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#cardiovascular-health #e-cigarettes #health

health2 months ago•15 min saved

FDA memo prompts fresh questions on fruit-flavored disposable vapes

A new FDA memo raises fresh questions about the approval of fruit-flavored disposable vaping devices, signaling ongoing regulatory scrutiny and potential changes in how flavored e-cigarettes are evaluated and permitted.

via AP News|

#fda #flavored-e-cigarettes #fruit-flavored

health3 months ago•18 min saved

FDA vaping policy surprise rattles regulators

The FDA implemented a policy shift to allow more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, a move that regulators say blindsided staff and critics who warn it could weaken oversight and public health protections, potentially increasing youth access to vaping products.

via AP News|

#e-cigarettes #fda #health

health3 months ago•3 min saved

FDA grants first authorization for fruit-flavored vapes for adults, signaling a policy shift

The FDA granted its first authorization for fruit-flavored e-cigarettes intended for adults who want to quit or cut back on smoking, marking a notable policy shift tied to the Trump administration; the Mango, Blueberry and two menthol varieties from Glas Inc. will require government ID age-verification and a Bluetooth connection to the user's device, a setup aimed at reducing youth access, while health groups warn that flavors still drive teen vaping and critics question whether the risk–reduction rationale outweighs youth appeal.

via NBC News|

#adult-smokers #e-cigarettes #fda

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Admin Ousts FDA Chief Marty Makary in Fourth High-Profile Shakeup

Dr. Marty Makary is leaving as FDA commissioner, the fourth high-profile Trump-era departure this year; his tenure coincided with the FDA authorizing fruit-flavored vapes for adults and GOP pressure over a promised safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone, with reports that Makary asked officials to delay the review until after the midterms.

via NBC News|

#fda #health #marty-makary