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When ‘vape, free’ should mean ‘smoke, free’: third, hand e, cigarette residues and the developing lung
E, cigarettes are widely perceived as a safer alternative to tobacco, and that perception often extends to their use around infants and children. Yet exhaled aerosol deposits onto indoor surfaces, leaving a residue, known as third, hand e, cigarette aerosol, that can be re, emitted, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. The developmental consequences of such exposure have been almost entirely unexplored. In this issue of Pediatric Research, Zaman et al. begin to address that gap, exposing neonatal mice to third, hand e, cigarette aerosol, contaminated terrycloth and carpet in early, life. The authors report sex, divergent outcomes: transient neutrophilic inflammation in females, and broader transcriptional disturbance, delayed alveolar maturation, gut microbiome shifts, and persistent adult obstructive lung dysfunction in males, with tobacco flavouring amplifying the male response. This commentary considers the study’s strengths, outlines future research priorities, and argues that the findings strengthen the case for extending ‘smoke, free’ protections to vaping.
HealthDR Congo Ebola outbreak, Sudan school crisis, Somalia malnutrition funding cuts
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak may stem from a new animal, to, human transmission, while Sudan’s war has left 8 million children out of school and Somalia faces steep malnutrition funding cuts. Get the latest Africa news for August 11, 2026.
HealthOver 10,000 diagnosed with HIV in Meghalaya; govt plans to intensify awareness campaign
Meghalaya reports 10,000+ HIV cases; govt to launch Intensified IEC Campaign 2026 on Youth Day to boost awareness, testing, treatment and reduce stigma.
HealthMandaue mourns death of patrolman
The Philippine flag at the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) was flown at half, mast following the death of Patrolman Francis Guiza Bocade, who succumbed to Weil’s disease on August 9.
HealthImprovisational theatre, meditation, and games support anxious teens
Emotional difficulties among young people have increased, particularly since the Covid, 19 pandemic. In this context, developing social and emotional skills can help strengthen their ability to cope with challenges. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with UniDistance Suisse, the University of Fribourg and Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), examined the effects of regular classroom practice of improvisational theatre, mindfulness meditation and board games designed to explore emotions. Their findings show that these activities have a protective effect on the mental health and self, efficacy of adolescents with the highest levels of anxiety. Improvisational theatre, in particular, fosters the development of empathy and collaboration, regardless of students' anxiety levels. The findings have been published in Social and Emotional Learning: Research, Practice, and Policy.
Solidarity makes science accessible for all, this is the roadmap for ending the AIDS epidemic
COMMENT: The 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio painted two very different pictures of the fight against HIV and AIDS, Dan Glass writes
HealthOral nanomedicine improves cancer immunotherapy by harnessing gut bacterial metabolite
A joint research team—led by professor Young Seok Cho from the School of Medicine, alongside professor James J. Moon from the University of Michigan—has developed the world's first oral, microbiome, based nanomedicine. By leveraging natural metabolites produced by gut bacteria, the new drug significantly enhances immune cells' ability to attack cancer cells. The study was published in Nature Nanotechnology.
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