These misperceptions of the health risks were higher in specific demographic groups young adults and Black youth, in particular
Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the FDA, said the agency will soon issue a new regulation for much lower limits on the amount of nicotine in tobacco, essentially forcing companies to reengineer cigarettes so theyll be less addictive
Some 31% of 18-29 year olds are smokers, compared with just 11% of those ages 65 and older
A study published by researchers at Oregon State University suggests that people who smoke may require higher levels of vitamin E, compared to non-smokers, because vitamin E is often used up more quickly
These can include dry mouth syndrome, nosebleeds and strange, erratic behavior