In an impressive showing of alliteration, Sen. Chuck Schumer recently described the trending nicotine product Zyn as a "pouch packed with problems" while delivering a warning to parents and calling ...

As the fight against vaping continues, a new nicotine product is becoming increasingly popular with young people and parents will not be able to tell if their child is using it because they are ...

Zyn, Velo and other nicotine pouches are surging in popularity — the latest in a fast-moving industry selling nicotine in smokeless forms that they claim are less harmful than traditional tobacco. The ...

For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of nicotine pouches, synthetic ...

Maggie O’Neill is a health writer and reporter based in New York who specializes in covering medical research and emerging wellness trends, with a focus on cancer and addiction. Prior to her time at ...

Oral nicotine pouches and related 'snus' tobacco pouches are marketed as cigarette alternatives. Andrii Atanov/iStock via Getty Images Oral nicotine pouches – like Zyn and Velo in the U.S. – appear to ...

Nicotine pouches have emerged as a transformative product, offering a smoke-free alternative to traditional tobacco use. Their introduction has significantly influenced consumer habits, reflecting a ...

Nicotine pouch usage rose over 600% between 2019 and 2022, according to a 2022 study by JAMA Network. Brands like Zyn offer an assortment of flavors and products to choose from and have established ...

The FDA has given marketing authorization to Zyn nicotine pouches. That doesn't necessarily mean they're safe to use, especially for young people, and experts say there's little evidence that they ...