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Nicotine Mounts a Comeback in Wellness Circles
Original: Nicotine Is Mounting a Comeback in the Wellness Movement https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/story/nicotine-is
Wired reports that nicotine, long tied to smoking and health warnings, is being rebranded by parts of the wellness movement. Advocates promote nicotine pouches and low-dose products for focus and cognitive benefits, while health experts warn the substance remains addictive and carries cardiovascular risks. The piece has sparked debate online about whether wellness culture is downplaying proven harms in pursuit of new performance-enhancing trends.
Why now: The wellness industry's rehabilitation of a substance long linked to addiction challenges established public health messaging, prompting debate.
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- Nicotine Is Mounting a Comeback in the Wellness Movement https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/story/nicotine-is-mounting-a-comeback-in-the-wellness-movement/ · wired.com@web.brid.gy · 2
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