Catania, Italy, 4 June 2025 - A groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports reveals that smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes (ECs) or heated tobacco products (HTPs) can achieve significant improvements in aerobic…
A new pilot study offers promising news for people using oral nicotine products: even mild damage to the gums and oral lining caused by products like nicotine pouches or snus…
Catania, May 24, 2025 – As part of its international efforts to promote evidence-based public policies for tobacco harm reduction, the CoEHAR – Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of…
Bandung, May 20, 2025 – The first Asian conference on smoking harm reduction, promoted by CoEHAR, is set to kick off in Bandung. On June 14, the “ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON SMOKING…
Catania, May 2, 2025 – Smokers who quit—either entirely or by switching to alternatives such as e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products—report significantly fewer respiratory symptoms compared to those who continue…
Catania, April 22 - A recent expert review published in the Journal of Dentistry highlights the compounded oral health challenges faced by smokers. Beyond the well-known risks of lung and heart diseases,…
Toxic compounds released by cigarette smoke are linked to inflammation and oxidative stress in the eye, both of which are risk factors for more severe ocular diseases. But what happens…
The study systematically reviewed the respiratory effects of e-cigarette (EC) use, distinguishing between dual use, exclusive use, and naïve use. Twelve systematic reviews were analyzed No significant changes in respiratory…
On January 8, 2025, the experts of CoEHAR organized and coordinated an important seminar focusing on nicotine pouches, a new oral product recently introduced to the Italian market but already…
LIAF – Italian Anti-Smoking League, ECLAT (a spin-off of the University of Catania), in collaboration with CoEHAR, the Center of Excellence for the acceleration of Tobacco Harm Reduction at the…
