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FDA planned to fast-track applications for authorization, but agency reviewers raise alarm over addiction riskPopular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug Administration scheme, as agency scientists hesitate to authorize them due to potential risks to new users, including children, three sources told Reuters.New tobacco products like pouches, which users insert under their lip to get a nicotine buzz, must be authorised by the FDA in order to be legally sold in the US, the world’s largest market for smoking alternatives worth some $22bn. Continue reading...

Sports betting on March Madness 2026 games has surged 35% year-over-year, driven by expanded legal markets in 38 states, but experts warn of risks to underage bettors. NCAA reported over $2.5 billion in wagers during opening rounds, with a 25% increase among 18-24-year-olds. 'We're seeing addiction signs in college students,' said researcher Dr. Lia Nower. Regulators urge stricter age verification as tournaments progress to semifinals.

March Madness 2026 drives a massive increase in sports betting, considered the tournament's 'Super Bowl' alongside the NFL championship, with numerous games fueling wagers across U.S. platforms. While most states set the betting age at 21, a Wall Street Journal op-ed highlighted Gen Z college students facing addiction risks from gamified apps blurring entertainment and financial peril. Sportsbooks sponsor 87 teams in NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, while restricting consistent winners but rewarding VIP losers who generate 60-70% of revenue despite being 2-3% of bettors. Regulators in states like New York address these practices as tournaments peak.