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New snuff bag impressed dentists - Can reduce gum pain

Snus users who suffer from irritated gums can reduce their discomfort by switching to a new type of snus bag. That's according to 20 Swedish dentists who spent five weeks testing pouches with...

Young road users lie more often - but have worse grades

Young people who use e-cigarettes or cannabis have more sex than others. But they also have lower grades and more difficulties at school.

Flavour and effect can affect the risk of e-cigarettes

Fewer hazardous substances than in cigarette smoke. But risks vary with different flavours in the vapour - albeit at a low level.

Doctors misunderstand the risks of nicotine

Lack of knowledge about nicotine among doctors

Doctors wrongly believe that nicotine causes cancer, cardiovascular disease and COPD. This is according to a new US study.