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Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher of Stanford Medicine expressed particular concern about the amount of nicotine some teens are consuming. Her research found that some young users engage in "stacking"—using ...

Following an extensive scientific review, the US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouches, marking the first time nicotine pouches ...

After two months of being tabled, the council has passed an ordinance involving drug and tobacco establishments.

Robert F Kennedy Jr appeared to covertly place a nicotine pouch in his mouth during his Senate confirmation hearing.

ICE carried out an early morning raid at an apartment complex in Denver, supported by the U.S. Drug Enforcement ...

A bill that would seek to regulate vapor products in the state has passed through the House Health and Human Services ...

The Food and Drug Administration’s seven-year pursuit of drastically lower nicotine levels in traditional cigarettes reached a pivotal step Wednesday with the unveiling of a proposed regulatory ...

Jeffersonville has joined several southern Indiana municipalities in tightening regulations on the sale of vape products. The city council passed an ordinance on February 3, 2025, aimed at increasing ...

The Meteghan RCMP has charged two people in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. On Jan. 29, Meteghan RCMP, with ...