UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
The federal rate of Americans smoking cigarettes is 9.9%, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine. The rate, down from 42.4% in 1965, is the lowest since federal officials began recording it. “This is a major win for public health,” said UW-CTRI Director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria. “This is thanks to public health workers, researchers, …
The FDA has issued marketing authorization for only a limited number of nicotine pouches in 3 mg, 6 mg, and 9 mg strengths. Some companies now sell products containing up to 30 mg of nicotine per pouch. These products are not authorized for sale and are being sold illegally. “As a pulmonary, critical care, and sleep …
ABC 7 TV news in Wausau interviewed Quit Line Coordinator Kate Kobinsky to discuss how the Quit Line is quadrupling free medications to quit smoking while supplies last. To watch that video, click here. NBC 15 also picked up that interview and ran it on their morning news. To view that, click here. The La Crosse Tribune and Wisconsin …
UW-CTRI colleagues will embody the Wisconsin Idea by presenting their research findings to people from around the world during the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco’s 2026 annual conference in Baltimore. Here is a run-down of the honors and presentations: Dr. Adrienne Johnson will begin her role as the new SRNT Treasurer. Dr. Megan …
2One, a company that makes nicotine pouches, now sells nicotine lozenges called Hyppe. These products should not be confused with the nicotine lozenges that are approved by the FDA for smoking cessation. They resemble cough drops and come in five flavors: Toffee, Blue Razz, Mighty Mint, Classic Tobacco and Magic Love. “Their appearance and flavor …
UW-CTRI staff recently granted interviews to several media outlets. So saddle up, y’all, for this month’s round-up!
UW-CTRI colleagues Kathleen Cantu and Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria promoted lung cancer screening and quitting tobacco use on National Lung Cancer Screening Day. “Adding smoking cessation treatment to lung cancer screening can further reduce lung cancer risk,” Kathuria said, “so we want to do everything we can to help people access both of these preventive services.” …
Three new vape products are on the market, potentially exacerbating public health concerns. Vaping can increase health risks among users for COPD, sleep problems, impulsivity, mood disorders, damaged smile, anhedonia and use of other drugs. Here are three new vapes: 1. Replaceable cartridges that contain flavor. The federal government banned flavors in vaping devices that …
Vapes that are also iPhone cases? Call the Quit Line for help. The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 20. This year, parents are alerted not just to the dangers of their teens smoking – but also to the new tobacco products their kids might be using. Examples of these products include: “As a clinician and …
UW-CTRI staff recently granted interviews to several media outlets. So grab your pardners, dosey doe for this month’s round-up.