Could Ozempic Curb Nicotine Cravings? What the 2026 Research Actually Shows
New 2026 studies suggest GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may dull nicotine cravings by modulating dopamine pathways, though clinical proof remains pending.
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Pentagon May Offer Troops Smoke-Free Nicotine: Inside the House Defense-Bill Proposal
A new House defense-bill provision proposes a Pentagon pilot program offering smoke-free nicotine alternatives to service members to reduce combustible tobacco
The World's Biggest Tobacco Trade Show Returns: A Preview of InterTabac 2026
InterTabac 2026 returns to Dortmund this September, showcasing the global shift toward next-generation products alongside traditional cigars and pipes.
Virginia Cracks Down on Vape Retailers: What the New Enforcement Law Actually Requires
Virginia's Vape Enforcement Act introduces a mandatory product registry and steep daily fines for non-compliant retailers effective April 2026.
Why Do People Reach for Nicotine Pouches? New Survey Cites Quitting as a Primary Driver
A 2026 report from Haypp Group reveals nearly half of nicotine pouch users started the habit to quit smoking or vaping, though experts urge caution on the data.
FDA Renews IQOS Authorizations: What Heated Tobacco's Special Status Means in 2026
The FDA has renewed reduced-exposure marketing orders for Philip Morris International’s IQOS, maintaining its unique regulatory standing in the U.S. market.
Cuba’s Cigar World Feels the Crisis: Habanos Festival Canceled as Island Reels
Cuba cancels the 2026 Festival del Habano and loses a major hotel partner, signaling severe strain for the world's most famous premium tobacco producer.
The 2026 Push Against Plastic Filters: Addressing the World’s Most-Littered Trash
Global regulators are targeting single-use plastic cigarette filters in 2026, with new bans and producer-responsibility fees emerging in Europe and the U.S.
Smoking, but Make It a Sport: Inside the 2026 Cigar Smoking World Championship
The Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) turns patience into a sport. Discover how competitors stretch a single cigar for hours ahead of the 2026 Grand Final
Convenience-Store Dealmaking Roars Back in 2026: Consolidation Reshapes Tobacco Retail
After a quiet 2025, a surge in convenience-store mergers and acquisitions is reshaping where Americans buy tobacco, driven by major players like Sunoco LP.
Cigar Lounges Are Booming in 2026, but State Laws Create a Complex Legal Puzzle
As premium cigar lounges expand across the U.S., a patchwork of state laws and recent vetoes in Alaska highlight the regulatory hurdles for indoor smoking.
Canada Certifies First National Class-Action Against Juul and Altria Over Vaping Marketing
The British Columbia Supreme Court has certified Canada's first national class-action against Juul and Altria, allowing claims over marketing to proceed.