In 2019, there were 392 million cases of COPD globally [10], associated with 3.23 million deaths [1] and 74.4 million disability-adjusted life years [11]
Unfortunately, this bill fails to require states to make necessary and long-term changes that would reduce backlogs over time and instead funds a system that is clearing already falling short, simply perpetuating a problem rather than solving it
The FDAs MRTP authorization of VLN ushered in a new reality a combustible cigarette carrying an authorized harm reduction claim supported by extensive scientific and clinical studies, most of which were funded by federal health agencies, said James A
Growing health-consciousness among adult smokers seeking reduced-harm alternatives, rapid flavor innovation across 6 distinct categories, expanding online retail penetration, and among students who reported using e-cigarettes, 38.4% were frequent users, while 26.3% used them daily in 2024
January 14, 2026 I voted Yes on H.R