Smoking is the primary driver of tobacco-related deaths and is highly restricted in most Swedish public places.

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It appears that gum and snus led to experiences of dry mouth, excessive salivation, dizziness, light-headedness (snus users), nausea, stomach aches, sore jaw, belching, hiccups, sore throat, mouth ...

There is relatively little research into the potential health implications associated with nicotine pouches, but a 2023 ...

Young people under the age of 18 are more aware of nicotine pouches, new data suggests. According to a survey commissioned by charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash), the percentage of 11-17 year ...

Are they as bad for you as smoking and vaping? Although nicotine pouches do not contain tobacco, they still carry risks. (Getty Images) Dr Ashrafi stresses that the key difference is how the nicotine ...

A recently published study found sharp increase in the use of nicotine pouches among US high school students, with usage nearly doubling from 2023 to 2024.

Nicotine pouches, like Zyn, are emerging as a potentially safer alternative to smoking, with FDA authorization based on reduced cancer risk compared to traditional smokeless tobacco. These pouches ...

The USC researchers said the long-term impact of nicotine pouches is unknown, but noted that nicotine is addictive and that some users have reported mouth sores and gum irritation.

The pouches increase a teen’s risk of long-term nicotine addiction, researchers said. Some teens also report problems like mouth sores and gum irritation from using the pouches.