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nicotine

Health 1 year ago

Nicotine-like chemicals in US vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says

The synthetic substances - which have a chemical structure similar to that of nicotine - are not subject to US tobacco and vaping regulations that are designed to control traditional nicotine, a highly addictive drug.

Academia 3 years ago

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The rise of e-cigarettes exposes young people to harm

In some countries, marketing for tobacco products has been found to be rampant on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, despite community guidelines that regulate or ban their sale or promotion

Health 5 years ago

Vapes more effective to quit smoking than gum or patch, review finds

Vapes containing nicotine are more effective in helping people quit smoking than patches or gum, and safer than cigarettes, although more evidence is needed on their potential long-term impacts.

Health 5 years ago

Nicotine therapy for coronavirus: The evidence is weak and contradictory

We need treatments urgently and nicotine replacement therapy is considered safe, is widely available, and is relatively cheap as it’s not protected by patent. But we are unlikely to know whether nicotine replacement has a role in COVID-19 any time soon.