Most individuals who have ever tried smoking begin experimenting with tobacco as minors, and the typical adult with a smoking habit established that pattern between 17 and 18 years of age….

Many American teens report current or past non-medical use of prescription drugs, most often opioids. On its own, this is a public health concern because youth are at increased risk for serious…

The so-called “gateway effect” is the subject of much debate between supporters of tobacco harm reduction and tobacco control advocates. In the context of e-cigarettes, the gateway effect…

Rural America is not just a location; it’s a lifestyle. However, part of what makes rural living charming is also what makes it difficult—miles of land inhabited by few people. This can mean…

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According to a 2015 study by Saloner et al., cannabis use can have much more serious consequences for youth than their adult counterparts, including “cognitive…

In 2018, the Food and Drug Administration issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to gather information on the role that flavors play in tobacco products. Specifically, the notice sought…

A hallmark of science is reproducibility: if an experiment is conducted twice using the same methods, the result should be the same. In most epidemiologic research, reproducibility usually extends…

In the first democratic debate, Julian Castro called for a repeal of Section 1325, the part of Title 8 of the United States code that makes it a misdemeanor to illegally enter into the United States….

Although e-cigarettes are currently available on the market, for a variety of reasons, such as a lack of application guidance and unclear deadlines, no e-cigarette has yet been formally approved by…

Imagine that you have experienced one too many power outages. You could buy a diesel generator, maybe some solar panels as well. With enough diesel supply, you could power your energy needs non-stop….