For more than a decade, one of the most persistent claims in the tobacco control echo chamber has been that ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Many Americans take a dark view of nicotine ...

In an impressive showing of alliteration, Sen. Chuck Schumer recently described the trending nicotine product Zyn as a "pouch packed with problems" while delivering a warning to parents and calling ...

A father’s nicotine exposure can affect his offspring’s ability to process sugar and may contribute to diabetes risk, according to new research using lab mice at the University of California, Santa ...

No Smoking Day is a designated ocassion to spread awareness about the dangers of tobacco smoke exposure. In 2026, the event falls on March 11, i.e., today.

With $35 million in funding, Qnovia hopes its device will become the first new prescription nicotine replacement therapy in 20 years. Six years ago, in a townhouse in Santa Monica, Mario Danek, began ...

Smoking can damage the heart even in small amounts, and experts warn that the risks are higher for women. Studies show women ...