Despite decades of progress in tobacco control, smoking remains widespread across Europe. In countries like Germany, millions continue to smoke with little motivation to quit, leaving policymakers and scientists searching
Around the world, governments are rethinking how best to regulate tobacco and nicotine products in light of new science and innovation. Traditional tobacco control has long focused on restrictions and
Argentina is at a crossroads in its approach to tobacco control. Despite the country’s strong public health traditions and high burden of smoking-related disease, harm reduction strategies that could save
Australia now has one of the most restrictive nicotine control regimes in the developed world. Cigarettes face some of the highest taxes globally, while consumer nicotine vaping products are virtually
Despite decades of stigma, nicotine continues to reveal surprising roles in brain health through its interaction with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). From improving attention to potentially slowing neurodegeneration, new science
Norway’s continued ban on nicotine pouches, in force since 2017, is one of the strictest policies in Europe. Despite mounting evidence that these products are significantly less harmful than cigarettes,
From the betel-stained smiles of Southeast Asia to Scandinavia’s sleek pouch packaging, the rise of oral nicotine is not a one-size-fits-all story. Regional traditions, risk perceptions, and regulatory choices are
Public misunderstanding of nicotine remains a major obstacle to harm reduction, and the consequences are lethal. Despite decades of public health education about the dangers of smoking, many people still
By Joseph Magero Kenya is on the brink of a pivotal decision in its tobacco control journey. The Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024, now under review by the Senate, is
India’s tobacco landscape is uniquely complex and deeply rooted in social, regional, and cultural practices. This narrative review examines how tradition, yes, but also inequality and economic factors, shape tobacco
As the European Commission pushes forward on its most ambitious tobacco tax reform in over a decade, Portugal has stepped up as a strong opponent to key elements of the
When nicotine pouches and vapes are confined to pharmacy sales, governments may intend to protect youth, but the effects can limit access, fuel illicit markets, and undermine harm reduction goals.
