Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of nicotine pouches, synthetic packs of nicotine designed to be placed under a person's lip
In addition to carcinogens, they contain substances such as propylene glycol, glycerin, aldehydes and flavorings, all of which are related to lung irritation and respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the worlds four leading causes of death and disability
Evidence from an fMRI study that dessert-flavored e-cigarettes engage taste-related, but not smoking-related, brain circuitry for female daily smokers
A study by the French consumer organisation, the National Consumers' Institute, has found harmful chemicals in electronic cigarettes, sparking renewed concerns about the products that are often hailed as a healthier alternative for smokers