Taghrid Asfar, M.D., M.S.P.H., Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System Associate Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Population Health Sciences, Department of Public Health Sciences Dr. Asfar is an internationally known expert on reducing tobacco…
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Public Health Experts Comment on FDA Decision to Ban Juul E-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (June 23, 2022)—The Food and Drug Administration said today it will ban the sale of Juul e-cigarettes, saying that Juul played an outside role in the increase in youth vaping. Critics say that Juul used aggressive marketing tactics to…
E-cigarettes Stress Lungs, Impair Protein Function
E-cigarette exposure stresses and inflames the lungs of rats, compromising important quality control proteins, according to new research.
Research suggests adults – not just teens – like electronic cigarette flavors
A new study by researchers at Penn State finds that adults enjoy sweet e-cigarette flavors just as much as teens.
Rutgers Vaping Expert Available to Discuss New Jersey’s Law Banning Vaping Products
A Rutgers University vaping expert is available to comment on Gov. Phil Murphy signing a new law banning the sale of flavored vaping products in New Jersey. The ban is scheduled to take effect in April. “The state recognized the…
Menthol Ban Could Increase Health Equity
Current policies that include restrictions on the sale of menthol flavored tobacco and nicotine products are less likely to reach those that would benefit from them the most, according to new research from the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine.
Rutgers Tobacco, Vaping Expert Available to Discuss FDA’s Finalized Enforcement Policy Targeting Flavored E-cigarettes That Appeal to Youth
Rutgers Tobacco, Vaping Expert Available to Discuss FDA’s Finalized Enforcement Policy Targeting Flavored E-cigarettes That Appeal to Youth A Rutgers University expert on tobacco and vaping is available to comment on the FDA’s enforcement policy on unauthorized flavored cartridge-or pod-based…