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July 17, 2025 by reuters.com

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale of Juul Labs' e-cigarette device and refill cartridges in tobacco and menthol flavors, after years of struggle with heightened regulatory scrutiny, the agency and company said on Thursday. Juul, which was once a major player in the e-cigarette market before suffering a backlash after its flavored pods became popular among teens, has seen its fortunes dwindle amid lawsuits and plummeting sales.

July 17, 2025 by substack.com

The text discusses a white paper on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) by Carl V. Phillips, highlighting the benefits of low-risk nicotine alternatives like vaping for reducing smoking rates. It criticizes U.S. policies hindering THR progress and emphasizes the need for targeted education and policy changes to support harm reduction, especially in Hispanic and minority communities. International examples show the positive impact of supportive environments on smoking reduction. Recommendations include ending misinformation campaigns, reducing barriers to low-risk products, and focusing on underserved populations. Overall, the paper advocates for government support of harm reduction to improve public health, particularly in marginalized communities.

July 17, 2025 by gfn.tv

GFN 2025 Keynote #3 - delivered by Maria Papaioannoy-Duic, hosted by Jagannath Sarangapani, response from Konstantinos Farsalinos. A consumer advocates’ approach, cutting through the noise to deliver factually accurate information about safer nicotine products is a constant struggle. Maria will present a ‘real-world how-to guide’, drawn from the lived experience of consumer advocates, identifying some useful tools to counter vaping and THR misinformation.

July 17, 2025 by gsthr.org

K·A·C's Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Program is open for its eighth cohort, with a deadline on July 31, 2025, offering mentoring, policy grounding, stipend, and 25 entry-level positions. The program aims to develop tobacco harm reduction leaders globally. Applicants must complete an online course before submitting project ideas. THRSP focuses on low and middle-income countries to reduce smoking-related deaths and enhance research and practice in harm reduction. Scholars undertake projects to improve understanding or communication in their regions. Past scholars have contributed research, networks, and media resources in the field.

July 16, 2025 by filtermag.org

The text recounts the author's father's life, battling smoking-related stigma and health issues. Despite tobacco control efforts leading to reduced smoking rates in Canada, stigma towards smokers remains. The father's health issues were wrongly attributed to his smoking history until a tumor was found and treated successfully. The author advocates for ending the stigma, promoting harm reduction, and providing dignity to current and former smokers. The focus is on healthcare equity, empathy, and honest harm reduction discussions. The narrative stresses the importance of not stigmatizing nicotine users and calls for tobacco control leaders to support harm reduction initiatives without repeating past mistakes.

July 15, 2025 by washingtonpost.com

Nicotine use among teens saw a decline from a peak in 2019 but is now threatened by the popularity of nicotine pouches. These pouches, marketed as a safer alternative for adults, are addicting a new generation to nicotine, undoing public health progress. Nicotine poses significant health risks, impacting brain development and increasing addiction. Pouches, with various flavors and high nicotine content, appeal to youths with discreet use and social media marketing. Policy solutions include restricting access, banning flavors, and curbing advertising, despite opposition from tobacco companies. These companies, targeting young users, aim to maintain a steady demand for nicotine products.

July 15, 2025 by washingtonpost.com

Nicotine use among teens saw a decline from a peak in 2019 but is now threatened by the popularity of nicotine pouches. These pouches, marketed as a safer alternative for adults, are addicting a new generation to nicotine, undoing public health progress. Nicotine poses significant health risks, impacting brain development and increasing addiction. Pouches, with various flavors and high nicotine content, appeal to youths with discreet use and social media marketing. Policy solutions include restricting access, banning flavors, and curbing advertising, despite opposition from tobacco companies. These companies, targeting young users, aim to maintain a steady demand for nicotine products.

July 15, 2025 by theguardian.com

In the US, children under six consuming nicotine pouches increased by 763% in three years, with some needing intensive care and two deaths reported. The surge in poisonings coincides with rising sales of nicotine pouches like Zyn, popular for their flavors that appeal to youth. Despite most cases resulting in minor effects, there were serious outcomes recorded, emphasizing the need for safe storage away from children and vigilance in usage around them. Experts advise calling the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if a child ingests a pouch, highlighting the dangers of nicotine poisoning in young children due to its effects on the heart. Measures to prevent accidental ingestion include secure storage and avoiding use in front of children, who are prone to imitating adults.

July 15, 2025 by medscape.com

Nicotine ingestion cases in children under 6 years were analyzed, revealing a 760% rise in pouch ingestions from 2020 to 2023. Pouches had higher risks of severe outcomes and hospital admissions compared to other nicotine forms. Most cases involved children under 2 years, primarily boys, in residential settings. The study emphasizes the need for vigilance and prevention efforts. The data, collected from 2010 to 2023, showed an overall increase in ingestions until 2015, followed by a decline, driven by liquid nicotine. The study's lead author was Madelyn Olivas from The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

July 15, 2025 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

You Don’t Know Nicotine, now on Apple TV, is a documentary by Aaron Biebert exploring the science, politics, and public debate around nicotine. It contrasts a transparent nicotine production process in France with fear and misinformation in the U.S. The film features voices from both sides of the debate, including activists and researchers, aiming to clarify what nicotine really is. Reviewers praise it for its balance, attention to detail, and focus on truth and evidence.