Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
More Studies Confirm That Vaping is Significantly Safer Than Smoking for...
While many health organizations and professionals assume that vaping must have adverse effects on respiratory health, studies have actually shown that exclusive e-cigarette use,...
Asia Moves Further Towards Nicotine Prohibition (Hence Away From Decreasing Smoking...
Generally, Asia appears to favour tobacco prohibition over harm reduction, with many countries in the region maintaining strict bans or heavily restrictive regulations on...
It’s Official: Sweden Will be the First Country Worldwide to Reach...
Instead of prohibition, Sweden promotes safer nicotine alternatives such as snus, oral nicotine pouches, and vapes, supported by public education and a tax policy...
More Data Emerges About Links Between Teen Vaping and Psychological and...
Research has consistently indicated that multiple factors drive teen vaping, including stress, psychological issues, and specific personality traits. Some studies have linked high levels...
Why Has Smoking Cessation Progress Stalled (And in Some Cases Declined)...
Tobacco harm reduction experts are increasingly critical of the EU’s tobacco control strategy, pointing to data that shows only modest declines in smoking rates...
Poland’s Unreasonable Anti-Tobacco Harm Reduction Motions
Poland's Health Minister, Izabela Leszczyna, has recently announced plans to ban synthetic nicotine pouches (NPs) due to alleged rising health concerns. The Ministry of...
The Relationship Between Vaping and Heart Health – The Latest Research
Research on vaping's impact on cardiovascular health has consistently presented contrasting findings, with some studies suggesting potential risks while others indicating lower harm relative...
The UK May be Forced to Extend its Smokefree Goal, And...
According to Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the UK government's goal of achieving a smoke-free country by 2030 appears increasingly unlikely, with the new estimate...
