The research team found “very low-certainty evidence” to support the belief that nicotine vaping is a gateway to cigarette smoking for young people. And because smoking rates among young people are down, Hartmann-Boyce says it’s also possible to interpret the findings that vaping can reduce the rates of smoking. Read more here and here
In a recent interview, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce explored the risks of vaping and its potential as a smoking cessation tool. While she acknowledged that vapes are safer than traditional cigarettes, she emphasized the uncertainty surrounding their long-term health effects due to limited long-term data. Listen to the interview here
“The idea that a president is authorized to unilaterally reinterpret an amendment [to the U.S. Constitution] is a crazy legal theory,” Collins says. “I think the courts will ultimately reject it, but I would not be surprised if some of Trump’s first-term justices support it.” Read more here
Additional coverage highlights a review co-led by Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, which found that rewards and financial incentives are effective tools for helping people quit smoking. The study reinforces the role of behavioral and financial motivation in smoking cessation efforts, offering valuable insights for public health initiatives. Read more here and here
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce is receiving additional coverage for a study she co-led, which examines various strategies for quitting vaping. The study provides valuable insights into evidence-based methods that can help individuals successfully stop vaping, contributing to ongoing public health efforts. Read more here and here
There is additional coverage of a new review co-led by Jamie Hartmann-Boyce which found that rewards and financial incentives are successful methods to help people quit smoking. Read more here, here, and here
Erica Scharrer has co-authored new research finding that persistent news coverage of school shootings can take a significant toll on teenagers’ mental health and that cognitive coping strategies may inadvertently exacerbate stress rather than alleviate it. “We were so sad to learn this. It went exactly against what we had hypothesized,” Scharrer says. The research examined the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas as a case study. Read more here and here
“The warming atmosphere creates more evaporation and drying conditions,” he says. “So, you’re more likely to have the conditions that contribute to fire spread.” Read more here
Collins writes, “I believe Biden’s judicial impact is most notable in three regards: his role in the 1991 confirmation of Clarence Thomas, his historic efforts during his presidency to diversify the federal bench, and his 2024 decision to veto legislation expanding the number of federal district court judgeships.” Read more here
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce co-led a groundbreaking study that reviews the most effective strategies to help individuals quit vaping. The research provides critical insights into evidence-based methods for breaking nicotine dependence, addressing a growing public health concern as vaping continues to rise, particularly among young adults. This continuing coverage highlights practical solutions and the study's implications for health policy and cessation programs worldwide. Read more here and here