Biohackers chasing the fountain of youth are turning to an unlikely new tool: nicotine. Once demonized for its role in cigarettes, the addictive stimulant is now being recast as a cognitive enhancer ...

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but nicotine patches and pouches, repackaged as ...

Throughout history, nicotine has been used by the military and corporate America to enhance alertness and performance in the troops and workers. Recent reporting by the Wall Street Journal highlights ...