How Inaccurate Scientific Narratives Spread in Media Coverage of Nicotine Alternatives
Public understanding of nicotine products increasingly depends on how science is communicated through mainstream media. Yet, misinformation and oversimplified reporting continue to influence how adults who smoke, regulators, and health professionals interpret the risks of non-combustible nicotine products. These narratives often emerge not from a lack of scientific evidence, but from how research is framed,…