NICOTINE ADDICTION

Jun 02 2025HEALTH

Are Text Warnings on E-Cigs Enough?

The US Food and Drug Administration demands that e-cigarettes carry a single text warning about nicotine addiction. This rule is in place, but there is a lack of evidence proving that these warnings are the most effective approach. There is a pressing need to explore whether these text warnings are doing enough to inform users about the broader health risks of e-ciga...

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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Vaping Rats: The New Way to Learn About Nicotine

Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Nicotine, the addictive substance in both cigarettes and vapes, is a major health concern. To understand how vaping affects the body, scientists have turned to an unusual ally: rats. In the past, studying nicotine addiction in animals had its limitations. That's ...

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