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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.

July 15, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

A new study from Philip Morris International reveals that widespread misconceptions about nicotine are undermining tobacco harm reduction in clinical care. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. healthcare professionals, including primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, mistakenly believe that nicotine causes cancer. In this episode of RegWatch, filmed on location at the 2025 Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw, we unpack the findings with Dr. Pritika Kumar, U.S. Director of Scientific Engagement at Philip Morris International.

July 15, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

A new study from Philip Morris International reveals that widespread misconceptions about nicotine are undermining tobacco harm reduction in clinical care. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. healthcare professionals, including primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, mistakenly believe that nicotine causes cancer. In this episode of RegWatch, filmed on location at the 2025 Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw, we unpack the findings with Dr. Pritika Kumar, U.S. Director of Scientific Engagement at Philip Morris International.

July 14, 2025 by gfn.tv

In the second episode of #GFN25 Voices, we've invited this year's in-person conference attendees to share their thoughts on the best ways to fix misperceptions about THR!

July 14, 2025 by statnews.com

Sarah Todd resumed reporting in January 2025 after being an assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. An increasing number of children accidentally ingesting nicotine, particularly from products like Zyn pouches, poses serious risks. A study revealed 134,663 such cases between 2010 and 2023, with some leading to severe outcomes like seizures or respiratory failure. Nicotine pouches, with appealing flavors, led to a 763% increase in accidents from 2020 to 2023. Experts recommend safer packaging, flavor bans, and secure storage to prevent such incidents. The study highlights the hazards of highly concentrated nicotine products and the need for greater awareness among parents and caregivers to protect children.

July 14, 2025 by nbcnews.com

The rise in nicotine poisonings among young kids is linked to products like nicotine pouches and vape e-liquids. A study reports a significant increase in cases, with most incidents happening at home. Nicotine pouches, such as Zyn, have seen the highest rise in poisonings. The toxic chemical can cause severe effects, and two children have died from ingesting liquid nicotine. To prevent poisonings, all nicotine products should be stored securely out of children's reach. Not only parents but also teenagers need to be educated about the risks.