The nicotine in e-liquids for e-cigarettes has encouraged many smokers to take up vaping, but still causes concern as reflected in numerous regulations and policies. Studied for decades, this alkaloid continues to drive political and scientific debate.
Tag: Nicotine
Nicotine is Harmful for the Developing Brain – Or is it?
Several studies suggest that nicotine exposure during adolescence may negatively impact brain development. Since the brain continues maturing until the mid-20s, researchers believe that...
Why Nicotine’s Bad Reputation is Detrimental to Public Health
Many people associate nicotine with the dangers of smoking, even though the real harm in cigarettes comes from tar and other toxic substances found...
New Study Examines Relationship Between Nicotine Withdrawal And Eating Habits
Study participants in nicotine withdrawal, opted for food high in calories, salt, fat and sugar.Nicotine withdrawal symptoms are known to be experienced differently by...
US National Survey Reveals Doctors Wrongly Associate Nicotine With Cancer
Researchers from the Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies said it is imperative that physicians understand nicotine risks accurately so that they are in a...
Analysis: Florida Student Hospitalized From Vaping
Four students at a high school in Florida got ill from vaping on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Local news media reports that...
TobaccoIntelligence Podcast Discusses The Nicotine Pouches And Snus Market
Snus is a moist powder tobacco product that is placed under the upper lip for extended periods. It is mostly popular in Sweden, Denmark...
Canada Health Officials Cracking Down on High Potency Nicotine Vapes
In December 2020, Health Canada proposed a nicotine limit of 20 milligrams per milliliter (mg/ml) for all vaping products. This proposal came in response...
Utah Pushing For Nicotine Caps To “Protect Minors”
Nicotine caps in e-cigarettes are at the center of the policy debate in Utah, once again.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health...