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January 30, 2025 by hillsdalecollegian.com

Former President Biden proposed reducing nicotine in cigarettes, prompting reflection on the tobacco issue. While smoking rates have declined, alternative nicotine products have surged. Concerns focus on addiction and changing habits. High schoolers prefer vaping over traditional smoking, a trend impacting adulthood. Officials must address addiction beyond health risks and regulate nicotine levels to combat rising addiction rates. Big Tobacco profits from potent products, perpetuating dependence. The FDA, advocating alternatives, overlooks addiction. To truly help, officials must view citizens holistically and guide away from addiction. Failure to regulate nicotine levels enables increasing addiction through stronger products.

January 30, 2025 by nbcdfw.com

The American Lung Association's report shows Texas' poor tobacco control efforts, receiving failing grades in key areas like prevention funding, smokefree laws, and tobacco taxes. The state faces challenges with industry lobbying, youth-targeted products like e-cigarettes, and lack of enforcement for retailers selling to minors. Though there have been some improvements, such as raising the tobacco purchase age, funding for prevention programs remains insufficient. Advocates urge for more action, such as annual compliance checks for retailers. Concerns also arise around nicotine pouches like Zyns. Despite these obstacles, advocates are hopeful for state action and push for stronger tobacco control measures to safeguard youth.

January 29, 2025 by bworldonline.com

Congress is introducing new tobacco tax measures, including a tracking system and lower tax increase rates for cigarettes and vaping products. The bills aim to combat smuggling but may not eliminate it. The move to lower tax rates is controversial, as high taxes have reduced smoking rates. Concerns arise over youth tobacco use due to weak regulations and accessibility. Strengthening enforcement, particularly at the local level, is crucial. Policymakers are urged to prioritize public health over revenue collection and consider stricter regulations on flavored nicotine products. Continuous efforts are needed to prevent underage smoking and maintain progress in reducing smoking prevalence.

January 29, 2025 by gfn.tv

Despite governments around the world endorsing safer nicotine in the form of nicotine replacement therapy, there remain widespread misconceptions about the safety of nicotine compared to harmful combustible tobacco. In the second part of our series exploring the therapeutic uses of nicotine, Michael Kariuki walks us through the current clinical uses of nicotine and the opportunity posed by safer nicotine products to greatly reduce smoking related mortality.

January 29, 2025 by gfn.tv

Despite governments around the world endorsing safer nicotine in the form of nicotine replacement therapy, there remain widespread misconceptions about the safety of nicotine compared to harmful combustible tobacco. In the second part of our series exploring the therapeutic uses of nicotine, Michael Kariuki walks us through the current clinical uses of nicotine and the opportunity posed by safer nicotine products to greatly reduce smoking related mortality.

January 27, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

Seeds of public health’s war on vaping were planted decades ago during the fight against secondhand smoke. What began as a strategy to combat smoking has evolved into a campaign of deception—one that distorts science, spreads misinformation, and undermines harm reduction. Joining us again for Part 2 of our special series is Dr. Michael Siegel, a professor of public health at Tufts University and long-time advocate for tobacco harm reduction.

January 27, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

Seeds of public health’s war on vaping were planted decades ago during the fight against secondhand smoke. What began as a strategy to combat smoking has evolved into a campaign of deception—one that distorts science, spreads misinformation, and undermines harm reduction. Joining us again for Part 2 of our special series is Dr. Michael Siegel, a professor of public health at Tufts University and long-time advocate for tobacco harm reduction.

January 27, 2025 by gfn.tv

Public health’s war on vaping didn’t start with vaping—it began decades ago with secondhand smoke. The same deceptive tactics now target tobacco harm reduction. How did it begin, and where does it lead? Don’t miss this special two-part episode featuring renowned tobacco control expert Dr. Michael Siegel.

January 27, 2025 by gfn.tv

Public health’s war on vaping didn’t start with vaping—it began decades ago with secondhand smoke. The same deceptive tactics now target tobacco harm reduction. How did it begin, and where does it lead? Don’t miss this special two-part episode featuring renowned tobacco control expert Dr. Michael Siegel.

January 24, 2025 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

CAPHRA is urging Asia Pacific Health Ministries to include consumer perspectives in tobacco policies for the upcoming FCTC COP11 in November 2025. The organization emphasizes stakeholder participation for consumer voices, highlighting the importance of their insights in decision-making. CAPHRA clarifies its independent status and grassroots advocacy for harm reduction in the region, emphasizing evidence-based policies. They aim to represent adult consumers' rights to safer nicotine products and challenge exclusion based on FCTC Article 5.3. CAPHRA advocates for inclusive processes that benefit all citizens.