Introduction The prevalence of electronic cigarette (EC) use has risen dramatically among
adolescents and young adults (AYA, ages 12–26) over the past decade. Despite extensive …

Purpose Adolescent use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has risen rapidly, which is
concerning given the health effects of e-cigarettes and youth susceptibility to nicotine …

Background Research suggests that sexual minority adults face disparate risks for poor
health outcomes. However, prior research on transgender populations has been limited by …

Background Compared to single substance use, adolescents' use of multiple substances is
associated with more severe dependence, cessation outcomes, and health risks. This study …

The aim of the current study was to examine the explanatory power of personality traits,
emotional abilities, trait emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and self-esteem in predicting …

Significance Adolescent vaping behavior includes vaping of multiple substances, including
both nicotine and cannabis (dual-vaping). This study describes the prevalence and the …

Earlier pubertal timing is associated with accelerated epigenetic aging, but the underlying
mechanisms are not well understood. This three-wave longitudinal study examined negative …

Objectives: Outcome expectancies are central to explaining health behavior and have been
shown to predict tobacco use. Research on outcome expectancies for e-cigarette use …

A pranayama-inspired breathing technique, cold exposure, and their combined application
were assessed for their potential to reduce perceived stress in adults and compared to a …

Background Perceived stress and psychological distress are associated with more cigarette
craving and withdrawal, higher nicotine dependence, and less success during quit attempts …