As the drug becomes increasingly popular among teens and adults, experts are sounding the alarm on the potential long-term health consequences.

The tobacco industry rebranded a brutally addictive drug from deadly to desirable—and the longer-term health consequences may only be starting to unfold.

Nicotine products are becoming more and more popular in the U.S., but they are also causing harm to young children, according to a new study. The amount of kids who have gotten ill after ingesting ...

The truth about the claims behind nicotine as a cognitive performance enhancer, T booster, and more. This piece is part of a series of stories about nicotine's rebrand from a public health threat to a ...

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. Nicotine pouches like Zyn have exploded in ...

The FDA authorized the marketing of 20 Zyn products on Thursday, marking the first allowance for the fast-growing nicotine pouches.

Nicotine pouches are a fast-growing source of nicotine poisoning in young children, according to a new study. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio analyzed more than a decade’s worth ...

Young children are swallowing nicotine pouches at an increasing rate, prompting a warning from a Michigan health system. Ingesting small quantities of nicotine can cause nausea, vomiting and increased ...

United States Food and Drug AdministrationRockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2025-N-0835 Dear Dr. Koplow, The R Street Institute (R Street) respectfully submits the following comments in response ...

The "Smoking Cessation & Nicotine De-Addiction Product Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The smoking cessation and nicotine de-addiction ...

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. For the better part of the past century, the case against nicotine was simple: Smoking a cigarette might feel ...

The Honorable Kathleen C. HochulGovernor of New YorkNew York State Capitol BuildingAlbany, NY 12224 RE: Request to Reconsider Tax Increases on Nicotine Pouches Governor Hochul: My name is Jeff Smith, ...