Nicotine pouches surge on social media: Are they really safer? | ChicagoNOW

Name: Nicotine pouches surge on social media: Are they really safer? | ChicagoNOW
Uploaded: 2026-05-01T15:47:07Z
Duration: 11 min 47 s
Description: From viral trends to sleek packaging, nicotine is reaching a new generation through social media. But are nicotine pouches actually safer? Dr. Nicole Geissen, a thoracic surgeon at Rush, joins us in studio to break down the risks and long-term effects.

FOX LOCAL Chicago · May 1, 2026 · 11m 47s

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From viral trends to sleek packaging, nicotine is reaching a new generation through social media. But are nicotine pouches actually safer? Dr. Nicole Geissen, a thoracic surgeon at Rush, joins us in studio to break down the risks and long-term effects.