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March 12, 2025
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Analysis suggests e-cigarette use may be linked to lower rates of smoking

Analysis suggests e-cigarette use may be linked to lower rates of smoking

Greater e-cigarette accessibility and use appeared to be associated with lower rates of smoking among young people, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Addiction.

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December 20, 2024
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‘Chroming,’ caffeine intake and more: The top adolescent medicine stories of 2024

‘Chroming,’ caffeine intake and more: The top adolescent medicine stories of 2024

Inhaling fumes from household objects, or “chroming,” has become increasingly popular among minors on social media platforms like TikTok, according to our most popular adolescent medicine story in 2024.

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November 12, 2024
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Teens vape nicotine to help them relax, survey finds

Teens vape nicotine to help them relax, survey finds

Nearly half of adolescents who vape nicotine — and almost three-quarters of near-daily users — do so for relaxation, according to study findings published in Pediatrics.

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October 07, 2024
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E-cigarette use associated with lower eosinophil counts among patients with HIV

E-cigarette use associated with lower eosinophil counts among patients with HIV

BOSTON — The impact of e-cigarette use on eosinophil and basophil counts may depend on HIV serostatus, according to a study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

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September 06, 2024
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Youth e-cigarette use hits 10-year low in US

Youth e-cigarette use hits 10-year low in US

E-cigarette use among middle and high school students in the United States dipped below 6% this year — the lowest level in a decade, according to federal data.

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May 07, 2024
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Cytisinicline effective for e-cigarette cessation

Cytisinicline effective for e-cigarette cessation

Cytisinicline was associated with a greater rate of nicotine-containing e-cigarette cessation compared with placebo during 12 weeks of treatment and up to 4 weeks posttreatment, according to results from the phase 2 ORCA-VI trial.

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May 06, 2024
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E-cigarette content regulations not adequately enforced on social media

E-cigarette content regulations not adequately enforced on social media

NEW YORK — FDA regulations and Instagram content policies designed to minimize youth exposure to content promoting electronic nicotine delivery systems are not well enforced, according to recent research.

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May 02, 2024
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Although e-cigarettes could drive smoking cessation, questions on long-term impact remain

Although e-cigarettes could drive smoking cessation, questions on long-term impact remain

BOSTON — Although recent evidence suggests that e-cigarettes may be an effective smoking cessation tool, further studies are needed to evaluate their efficacy and safety, according to an expert.

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October 10, 2023
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Study: Most teens who use e-cigarettes try to quit without help

Study: Most teens who use e-cigarettes try to quit without help

Most adolescents who use e-cigarettes have attempted to quit in the past year but usually without seeking outside help, according to study findings published in Pediatrics.