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February 11, 2025 by news-medical.net
Pain may lead to increased cigarette and cannabis use in cancer survivors
Pain in cancer survivors is linked to increased use of cigarettes and cannabis, leading to more treatment side effects and poorer health. Research shows a connection between pain and non-opioid substance use among cancer survivors, impacting their quality of life, mental and physical health. Addressing both pain and substance use together is crucial in cancer care, as they can reinforce each other in a harmful cycle. Smoking or using substances for relief can reduce treatment effectiveness and raise cancer recurrence risk. This emphasizes the importance of holistic support for cancer survivors in managing pain and substance use for better outcomes and quality of life.
February 11, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
Vapes more effective for quitting smoking than nicotine replacement therapy, new Cochrane review finds
A Cochrane review found vaping more effective for quitting smoking than nicotine replacement therapy or behavioral support. Nicotine vapes resulted in more quitters per 100 compared to non-nicotine vapes or no support. Evidence showed low serious harm from vaping. The review, based on 90 studies with 29,044 participants, noted throat/mouth irritation as a common side effect. Regulated vaping products were emphasized, as illicit ones might pose more risks. The live review aims to provide updated information for decision-makers, showing vaping is as effective as prescription stop-smoking drugs. Researchers recommend continuous monitoring of vaping's effects for comprehensive evaluation.
February 10, 2025 by filtermag.org
FDA’s Authorization of Zyn Nicotine Pouches a Step in the Right Direction
The FDA authorized the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products, recognizing their harm reduction benefits compared to cigarettes. This decision underscores the importance of tobacco harm reduction for adult smokers. While the FDA's move is a step forward, inconsistencies in its overall approach to nicotine and tobacco remain evident. Policies should prioritize harm reduction over punitive measures. The FDA should encourage safer alternatives like pouches, vapes, and heated tobacco to reduce smoking-related diseases. Embracing a consistent harm reduction framework will lead to significant progress in reducing smoking-related deaths.
February 07, 2025 by wfu.edu
Tobacco Age Restrictions May Not Be Working, New Research Shows
Based on survey data, young adults covered by Tobacco 21 (T21) laws say they are smoking less. Biomarkers paint a smokier picture. Despite recent reports of tobacco bans’ success, new research shows 18 to 20-year-olds are finding ways to get cigarettes and vapes. Traces of nicotine and tobacco in their bodies prove it.
February 07, 2025 by wfu.edu
Tobacco Age Restrictions May Not Be Working, New Research Shows
Based on survey data, young adults covered by Tobacco 21 (T21) laws say they are smoking less. Biomarkers paint a smokier picture. Despite recent reports of tobacco bans’ success, new research shows 18 to 20-year-olds are finding ways to get cigarettes and vapes. Traces of nicotine and tobacco in their bodies prove it.
February 07, 2025 by vapingpost.com
Quitting Difficulties and Lives Lost to Smoking vs the Challenges and Benefits of Vaping
As the UK's NHS launches its first vaping cessation clnic, three different studies from University College London (UCL), looked into aspects of smoking and vaping.
February 07, 2025 by dhakatribune.com
Experts Call for Exposing Tobacco Industry’s Deceptive Tactics to Protect Public Health
Speakers have called for increased efforts to expose the deceptive tactics of the tobacco industry, emphasizing the need to protect public health.
February 06, 2025 by mipod.com
Vaping: The Most Effective Smoking Cessation Method Ever Devised Per New Review
For years, public health officials and policymakers have debated the role of vaping in smoking cessation. Now, the evidence is undeniable: a newly updated Cochrane Review confirms that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are the most effective tool for helping smokers quit.
February 06, 2025 by goldwaterinstitute.org
The Long Wait for a Safer Way to Quit Smoking
After a five-year wait, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally greenlit marketing for a tobacco-free alternative that’s 95% safer than conventional smoking: Zyn nicotine pouches. Unfortunately, thousands more products to help smokers quit are stuck in regulatory limbo—meaning the FDA is still limiting access to safer alternatives for the estimated 1 in 5 U.S. adults who currently use tobacco.
February 06, 2025 by youtube.com
Smoking Kills, But So Does Misinformation, Dr. Yach Weighs In
Dr. Yach examines the history of harm reduction, vaping’s role in public health, and South Africa’s flawed regulations. He discusses government misinformation, the illicit market, medical stigma, and the future of vaping as a safer alternative.