A recent study by USC researchers reveals that nicotine pouch usage among U.S. high school students nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024, with 5.4% of teens reporting use in 2024 compared to 3.0% in 2023. This rise, particularly among male, non-Hispanic white, and rural teens, highlights a growing public health concern, prompting calls from organizations like the American Heart Association for increased regulation. Experts emphasize the need for targeted prevention strategies as the long-term health effects of these products remain largely unknown.

A team of researchers led by Dr. Rod Bremner at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health in Toronto, has made a significant breakthrough in understanding cancer susceptibility. Their study, published in the latest issue of Nature, reveals that the total cell cycle length (Tc) is a critical predictor of susceptibility to cancer caused by oncogenic mutations.

Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research led by researchers at the University of Bristol has linked the body’s immune response with schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and bipolar disorder. The study demonstrates mental health conditions might be affected by the whole body as well as changes in the brain. The findings could pave the way for better treatments of some mental health conditions.

Simultaneous bariatric surgery and liver transplant for patients who are severely obese is safe and improves long-term health outcomes, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study. This combined approach offers a needed solution for these patients who are often denied a lifesaving liver transplant due to their weight.

Childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in harmful alcohol consumption, smoking and illicit drug use, by the age of 18.

The American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural ASNF-NNF Henrik Dam and Flemming Quaade Awards, recognizing two visionary scientists whose work is shaping the future of nutrition science and public health. Awards include research grant funding and travel stipends to present at NUTRITION 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.