Nicotine and health
Research and reporting on nicotine’s effects, dependence and health claims. Distinguish nicotine-specific findings from evidence about smoke, tobacco or particular delivery products, and consider the limits of each study.
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EU commissioner claims smoke-free products do not reduce health risks
The European Union’s health commissioner has claimed that smoke-free nicotine products do not reduce health risks compared with cigarettes, contradicting evidence from multiple health authorities.
Calling out fake news part 6: prohibitionists getting owned by community notes
It’s been a while since we collected that latest prohibitionist fails on X. But that doesn’t mean there haven’t been any recently. The disinformation scene has been alive and kicking, and we thought it was about time we shone a light on it again.
Finland plans to raise tax on tobacco products but not vapes
Finland plans to raise taxes on tobacco products but not vapes and e-liquids.