None of the extracts from the five nicotine pouches tested induced cytotoxicity or gene expression responses to cellular damage and stress
Nicotine and cotinine stimulate secretion of basic fibroblast growth factor and affect expression of matrix metalloproteinases in cultured human smooth muscle cells
In a group of mothers who had never smoked before childbirth, children exposed to SHS after birth had a higher risk of bronchial asthma at 3 years of age than unexposed children (aOR 1.23, 95% CI 1.111.36)
The initiation of smoking commonly started from the influence of close acquaintances, such as family members
and a slew of organizations representing doctors, dentists, nurses and public health professionals
They will likely advise that vaping is the better option but that, ideally, you should quit altogether to protect your developing baby