If you have young children or teens, it’s probably crossed your mind. Is my child vaping and how do I know?

A new trend involves people touting nicotine pouches as a way to suppress your appetite and help you lose weight. This new movement has become so popular many have begun referring to such nicotine pouches as “gas station Ozempic®.”

Michelle Jackley still remembers her first cigarette that started the beginning of a 20-year addiction. She was in middle school and just 14 years old.

The condition, formerly called fatty liver disease, is now called steatotic liver disease as an umbrella term. Steatosis is a medical term that health care providers use to describe a fat buildup in an organ.

Question: I'm trying to quit smoking. What side effects should I expect, and how can I cope with them? Answered by certified tobacco cessation specialist Kecia Christensen, APRN-NP.

Participating in the Nebraska Medicine lung cancer screening program is quick, easy and provides peace of mind.

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States, and is responsible for 90% of lung cancer diagnoses. It is never too late to quit smoking. Research shows that even people who have smoked for decades will see immediate improvements in how they feel and in their health after quitting.

Question: Hello, I’m 14 years old and vaped for a year and a half. I recently quit because I heard vaping can cause brain damage and memory loss. Is this true? If so, is it possible for my memory and brain function to improve if I never vape again, start eating better and get fresh air? Answered by medical toxicologist Anthony J. Scalzo, MD, FACMT, FAAP, FAACT, AAN.

Regular screenings can be difficult to keep up with when busy schedules are involved. But detecting treatable illnesses through screenings has saved countless lives. When left untreated, these illnesses can cause serious diseases or even death.

As e-cigarette use continues to be concerning among teens and adults, another type of flavored nicotine product is increasing in popularity – oral nicotine pouches and lozenges. What are they? Are they safe? Can they help you quit smoking? We answer these questions and more in this blog.